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quintessence in Dutch

quintessence in Dutch is kwintessens, essentie — quintessence means the best and most typical example of something.

quintessence in Dutch

kwintessens
noun
essentie
noun
The essence of a thing in its purest and most concentrated form.
kwintessens
noun
The essence of a thing in its purest and most concentrated form.

What does "quintessence" mean?

  1. noun The best and most typical example of something.
  2. noun Something in its pure form.
  3. noun The most concentrated and basic part 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"
  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 Dutch?
"quintessence" in Dutch is kwintessens, essentie. quintessence means: The best and most typical example of something.
Are there other ways to say "quintessence" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "quintessence": kwintessens, essentie.
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