quintessentially

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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Variants

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quintessential , quintessentially

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Etymology

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from Latin quintessentialis, from quintessentia, from quintus 'fifth' + essentia 'substance' or 'essence'

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Trivia

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

2. Quintessentially is often used to describe things that are typical or representative of a particular place, such as the quintessential New England town.

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Related Concepts

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1. ideal: Quintessentially is closely related to the concept of an ideal. Both terms refer to the perfect representation or embodiment of a quality or class.

2. paradigm: Quintessentially can also be considered a paradigm, or a model or example that is considered representative of a particular class or concept.

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Culture

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The term 'quintessential' has been used extensively in literature and art to describe perfect examples of various concepts. For instance, in literature, Mark Twain used the term to describe Huckleberry Finn as the quintessential American boy. In art, Norman Rockwell's paintings often depict quintessential scenes of American life.

How to Memorize "quintessentially"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a perfect example of a quality or class. For instance, imagine a picture of the most perfect apple.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'quintessential' with the idea of perfection or a perfect example.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the etymology of the word: Quintessential = Fifth Essence

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