quiddity in French
quiddity in French is essence, quiddité, bagatelle — quiddity means the fundamental character that makes a person or thing what it is.
quiddity in French
essence
(philosophy) The essence or inherent nature of a person or thing.
quiddité
(philosophy) The essence or inherent nature of a person or thing.
bagatelle
(legal) A trifle; a nicety or quibble.
broutille
(legal) A trifle; a nicety or quibble.
excentricité
An eccentricity; an odd feature.
What does "quiddity" mean?
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noun The fundamental character that makes a person or thing what it is.
"When I send a card, it has to be right. Something that sums up the essential quiddity of being me, right here, right now."
- noun A minor point of little importance, or a pedantic objection.
- noun An unusual or quirky trait.
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quiddity in a sentence
- When I send a card, it has to be right. Something that sums up the essential quiddity of being me, right here, right now.
- He represented my quiddity I suppose – the part which, thanks to you, has converted a black pessimism about life into a belief in cosmic absurdity.
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What is "quiddity" in French?
"quiddity" in French is essence, quiddité, bagatelle. quiddity means: The fundamental character that makes a person or thing what it is.
Are there other ways to say "quiddity" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "quiddity": essence, quiddité, bagatelle, broutille, excentricité.
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