whatness

noun
UK: /ˈwɒtnəs/
US: /ˈwɑːtnəs/

  1. The essential nature or quality of something that makes it what it is.

    1. We debated the whatness of art for hours.
    2. Understanding the whatness of freedom is crucial for responsible citizenship.

Synonyms

quiddity character nature substance essence

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The phonetic transcription of "whatness" is /ˈwɒtnəs/ in British English and /ˈwɑːtnəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "whatness": quiddity, character, nature, substance, essence.

Example usage of "whatness": "We debated the whatness of art for hours.". More examples on the page.