Definition of QUINTESSENTIAL

quintessential

Meanings

Plural: quintessentials

Adjective

  • representing the perfect example of a class or quality

Adj

  • Of the nature of a quintessence (in all senses); being or relating to the ultimate essence of something.

Noun

  • The fundamental essence of something.

Origin / Etymology

PIE word
*pénkʷe
From quintessence + -al.

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