quintessence in Greek
quintessence in Greek is πεμπτουσία — quintessence means the best and most typical example of something.
quintessence in Greek
πεμπτουσία
Pronounced: pebtousia
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 Greek?
"quintessence" in Greek is πεμπτουσία. quintessence means: The best and most typical example of something.
How do you pronounce πεμπτουσία?
"quintessence" in Greek is πεμπτουσία, pronounced "pebtousia".
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