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Quintessence
kwɪnˈtɛsn(t)s
Quintessence definitions
noun
quintessence
quintessences
- the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class
"he was the quintessence of political professionalism"
perfect example exemplar prototype stereotype picture epitome embodiment personification paragon ideal- the aspect of something regarded as the intrinsic and central constituent of its character
"we were all brought up to believe that advertising is the quintessence of marketing"
- a refined essence or extract of a substance
- (in classical and medieval philosophy) a fifth substance in addition to the four elements, thought to compose the heavenly bodies and to be latent in all things