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quintessence in Danish

quintessence in Danish is kvintessens — quintessence means the best and most typical example of something.

quintessence in Danish

kvintessens
noun
A thing that is the most perfect example of its type; the most perfect embodiment of something; epitome, prototype.

What does "quintessence" mean?

  1. noun The best and most typical example of something.
    "Dickie, a one-man entertainment empire, was at least as significant as those humanitarian titans he brought to life on screen. He was also the quintessence of kindness and modesty, and it was a privilege to have known and worked with him"
  2. noun Something in its pure form.
  3. noun The most concentrated and basic part of something.
  4. noun In old alchemy, a fifth element thought to fill the sky beyond earth, air, fire and water.
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quintessence in a sentence

  • Dickie, a one-man entertainment empire, was at least as significant as those humanitarian titans he brought to life on screen. He was also the quintessence of kindness and modesty, and it was a privilege to have known and worked with him

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What is "quintessence" in Danish?
"quintessence" in Danish is kvintessens. quintessence means: The best and most typical example of something.
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