quintessential

Meanings

• adjective

  representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class

  - "The quintessential English gentleman."
  - "She is the quintessential mother, always putting her children first."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌkwɪnt.əˈsɛn.ʃəl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with quintessential
essential , residential , dessential , adventional

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Variants

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quintessential , quintessentially , quintessentials

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Etymology

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from Latin quintessentialis, from quintus 'fifth' + essentia 'essence'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'quintessential' was first used in English literature around the late 16th century.

2. The word 'quintessential' comes from the Latin words 'quintus' (fifth) and 'essentia' (essence).

3. The term 'quintessential' is often used in academic and scientific contexts to describe the purest or most fundamental form of a substance or concept.

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Related Concepts

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1. essence: The intrinsic nature or identifying quality of something

2. paradigm: A typical or representative example of a particular type of person or thing

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'quintessential' is often used to describe a character or situation that embodies the essence of a particular quality or concept. For example, Sherlock Holmes is the quintessential detective.

How to Memorize "quintessential"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a perfect example of a quality or class. For instance, imagine a picture of a beautiful rose to remember the meaning of 'quintessential' as 'representing the most perfect example'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'quintessential' with the idea of perfection or typicality. For example, think of the term 'ideal' when you see or hear the word 'quintessential'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Quintessential = Quality, Ideal, Typical, Essence' to remember the meaning of the word.

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