quintessence
/kwɪnˈtɛsəns/
the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class
quintessence in a sentence
“He was the quintessence of professionalism.”
Origin of quintessence
Latin quinta essentia fifth essence, the purest form of matter in medieval philosophy
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a person's distinct nature or character, especially as it affects their behavior
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a person's inherent qualities of mind and character
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a very typical example of a certain person or thing
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belonging naturally; essential
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