Definition of Quintessence
Quintessence
quin·tes·sence
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
that which is typical as a representation;
e.g. She was the quintessence of marketing professionalism.
(noun)
the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies;
e.g. They discussed the quintessence of the universe during a community youth group meeting.
(noun)
an utmost pure or concentrated form;
e.g. The pink diamond was the quintessence of its time.
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