quintessence — the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class
Pronunciation (IPA): /kwɪnˈtesəns/
Korean meaning: 어떤 성질이나 부류의 가장 완벽하고 전형적인 본보기, 정수, 정화
Korean pronunciation: 퀸**테**선스
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's apple pie is the quintessence of comfort food.
- That celebrity's dramatic exit from the restaurant was the quintessence of attention-seeking behavior.
- The tiny cottage with roses climbing the walls was the quintessence of English countryside charm.
quintessence
NOUN//kwɪnˈtesəns//
the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class
The master craftsman presents the quintessence of violin perfection to amazed apprentices
The quintessence captures pure essence in the master's presence.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'quinta essentia' meaning 'fifth essence,' based on medieval philosophy's concept of the fifth element (after earth, water, air, and fire) that was believed to be the purest form of matter.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's apple pie is the quintessence of comfort food.”
“That celebrity's dramatic exit from the restaurant was the quintessence of attention-seeking behavior.”
“The tiny cottage with roses climbing the walls was the quintessence of English countryside charm.”
“His ability to burn toast while making cereal is the quintessence of kitchen disasters.”
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