quintessence

noun
UK: /kwɪnˈtes.əns/
US: /kwɪnˈtes.əns/

  1. The most perfect or typical example of something; the purest and most concentrated form.

    1. She is the quintessence of beauty.
    2. This novel is the quintessence of modern literature; it perfectly captures the era's anxieties.

  2. The aspect of something that is its most important and basic quality.

    1. Honesty is the quintessence of good character.
    2. The quintessence of his argument was that education should be free for all citizens.

Synonyms

essence ideal epitome heart core gist

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "quintessence" in English means: The most perfect or typical example of something; the purest and most concentrated form., The aspect of something that is its most important and basic quality..

The phonetic transcription of "quintessence" is /kwɪnˈtes.əns/ in British English and /kwɪnˈtes.əns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "quintessence": essence, ideal, epitome, heart, core, gist.

Example usage of "quintessence": "She is the quintessence of beauty.". More examples on the page.