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quintessence

The word “quintessence” has 3 syllables: quin-tes-sence

It's pronounced as /kwɪnˈtɛsəns/

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In the thesaurus, “quintessence” has 63 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for quintessence along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for quintessence

Antonyms for quintessence

  • exteriority
  • extra
  • outside

Meanings of quintessence

  • noun
    1. A thing that is the most perfect example of its type; the most perfect embodiment of something; epitome, prototype.
    2. A pure substance.
    3. The essence of a thing in its purest and most concentrated form.
    4. The fifth alchemical element, or essence, after earth, air, fire, and water.
    5. A hypothetical form of dark energy postulated to explain observations of an accelerating universe.
  • verb
    1. To reduce to its purest and most concentrated essence.

Example Sentences

  • The scientist's work captured the quintessence of modern physics.
  • Her elegance and grace are the very quintessence of beauty.
  • The novel is considered the quintessence of classic literature.
  • He is the quintessence of a perfect gentleman, always courteous and kind.
  • This dish represents the quintessence of French cuisine.

On this page you'll find 66 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quintessence, such as: abstract, acme, alpha and omega, apotheosis, archetype, aspect, attribute.

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