Definition of Quintessential
Quintessential
Quin·tes·sen·ti·al
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Representing the most perfect or typical example of something.
e.g. The Eiffel Tower is the quintessential symbol of Parisian culture.
(noun)
an essential element of something, constituting a typical part or offering a pure example of the thing;
e.g. This spice is a quintessential of the culture's cuisine.
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