noun
whatness
Whatness (noun) means the basic nature or essential quality of something.
noun
1
The basic nature or essential quality of something.
2
How much or what kind something is.
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Etymology
Formed from what and -ness, first attested in 1611.
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What is the meaning of whatness?
"whatness" (noun) means the basic nature or essential quality of something.
What is another word for whatness?
Other words for "whatness" include nature.
What are the different meanings of whatness?
"whatness" has 2 main meanings: 1. The basic nature or essential quality of something; 2. How much or what kind something is.
