quiddity

/ˈkwɪdɪti/ · noun

Meaning

The essence or inherent nature of a person or thing.
A trifle; a nicety or quibble.
An eccentricity; an odd feature.

Etymology / origin

From Middle English quidite, from Old French quidité, and its source, Late Latin quidditās, from Latin quid (“what”) + -itas (“-ness”) (whence -ity).

quid(Latin)→
quidditās(la-lat)→
quidité(fro)→
quidite(Middle English)→
quiddity (English)
Relations: inh, der, uder, uder

Related words

quidite(Middle English)quidité(fro)quidditās(la-lat)quid(Latin)

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