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quintessence in Russian

quintessence in Russian is квинтэссе́нция, квинтэссенция — quintessence means the best and most typical example of something.

quintessence in Russian

квинтэссе́нция
noun
Pronounced: kvintessentsiya
A thing that is the most perfect example of its type; the most perfect embodiment of something; epitome, prototype.
квинтэссенция
noun
Pronounced: kvintessentsiya
A thing that is the most perfect example of its type; the most perfect embodiment of something; epitome, prototype.

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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  • 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 Russian?
"quintessence" in Russian is квинтэссе́нция, квинтэссенция. quintessence means: The best and most typical example of something.
How do you pronounce квинтэссе́нция?
"quintessence" in Russian is квинтэссе́нция, pronounced "kvintessentsiya".
Are there other ways to say "quintessence" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "quintessence": квинтэссе́нция, квинтэссенция.
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