quintessence — meaning in English
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English meaning
- quintessence noun A thing that is the most perfect example of its type; the most perfect embodiment of something; epitome, prototype.
Senses
quintessence is used for these senses in English:
- quintessence A thing that is the most perfect example of its type; the most perfect embodiment of something; epitome, prototype.
quintessence — full definition
- noun A thing that is the most perfect example of its type; the most perfect embodiment of something; epitome, prototype.
- noun A pure substance.
- noun The essence of a thing in its purest and most concentrated form.
- 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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