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Quintessence

/kwɪn.ˈtɛs.əns/

A thing that is the most perfect example of its type; the most perfect embodiment of something; epitome, prototype.

📖 Definitions of "Quintessence"

noun
  1. 1

    A thing that is the most perfect example of its type; the most perfect embodiment of something; epitome, prototype.

  2. 2

    A pure substance.

  3. 3

    The essence of a thing in its purest and most concentrated form.

  4. 4

    The fifth alchemical element, or essence, after earth, air, fire, and water

verb
  1. 1

    To reduce to its purest and most concentrated essence.

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