quintessence
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/kwɪn.ˈtɛs.əns/
English
Definitions
noun
- A thing that is the most perfect example of its type; the most perfect embodiment of something; epitome, prototype.
- A pure substance.
- The essence of a thing in its purest and most concentrated form.
- The fifth alchemical element, or essence, after earth, air, fire, and water
verb
- To reduce to its purest and most concentrated essence.
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Synonyms
etheressenceepitomeculminationcrystallizationcrystalcreamarchetypepicturefinal bossexemplarpinkexemplaritytypeapotheosissum total