quintessence in Finnish
quintessence in Finnish is perikuva, ruumiillistuma, puhdas aine — quintessence means the best and most typical example of something.
quintessence in Finnish
perikuva
A thing that is the most perfect example of its type; the most perfect embodiment of something; epitome, prototype.
ruumiillistuma
A thing that is the most perfect example of its type; the most perfect embodiment of something; epitome, prototype.
puhdas aine
A pure substance.
syvin olemus
The essence of a thing in its purest and most concentrated form.
kvintessenssi
(physics) A hypothetical form of dark energy postulated to explain observations of an accelerating universe.
What does "quintessence" mean?
- noun The best and most typical example of something.
- noun Something in its pure form.
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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"
- noun In old alchemy, a fifth element thought to fill the sky beyond earth, air, fire and water.
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- 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 Finnish?
"quintessence" in Finnish is perikuva, ruumiillistuma, puhdas aine. quintessence means: The best and most typical example of something.
Are there other ways to say "quintessence" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "quintessence": perikuva, ruumiillistuma, puhdas aine, syvin olemus, kvintessenssi.
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