Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quintessence
Noun
/kwɪnˈtɛs.əns/
Definition
The most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
Examples
- Her work is the quintessence of creativity and innovation.
- He is the quintessence of kindness, always helping others.
- In literature, this book captures the quintessence of the human experience.
Meaning
Quintessence refers to the purest and most concentrated form of something, embodying its essential qualities.
Synonyms
- Essence
- Core
- Exemplar
- Prototype
- Model
