Definition of Quintessence
Quintessence
Quin·tes·sence
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
The most perfect or typical example of something.
e.g. The new restaurant is the quintessence of fine dining in the city.
(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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