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quintessence in Greek

quintessence in Greek is πεμπτουσία — quintessence means a thing that is the most perfect example of its type; the most perfect embodiment of something; epitome, prototype.

quintessence in Greek

πεμπτουσία
noun
Pronounced: pebtousia

What does "quintessence" mean?

  1. noun A thing that is the most perfect example of its type; the most perfect embodiment of something; epitome, prototype.
  2. noun A pure substance.
  3. noun The essence of a thing in its purest and most concentrated form.
  4. noun The fifth alchemical element, or essence, after earth, air, fire, and water that fills the universe beyond the terrestrial sphere.
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What is "quintessence" in Greek?

"quintessence" in Greek is πεμπτουσία. quintessence means: A thing that is the most perfect example of its type; the most perfect embodiment of something; epitome, prototype.

How do you pronounce πεμπτουσία?

"quintessence" in Greek is πεμπτουσία, pronounced "pebtousia".

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