Definitions for quintessential
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 2 votes

1. quintessentialadjective

   representing the perfect example of a class or quality

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.5 / 2 votes

1. quintessentialadjective

   Of the nature of a quintessence (in all senses); ultimate.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Quintessentialadjective

   Consisting of quintessence.

   Etymology: from quintessence.

   Venturous assertions as would have puzzled the authors to have made them good, specially considering that there is nothing contrary to the quintessential matter and circular figure of the heavens; so neither is there to the light thereof. George Hakewill.

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1. quintessential

   Quintessential refers to the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class. It represents the pure and concentrated essence of something or someone. It also implies something that is the most typical example or representative of a particular type.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Quintessentialadjective

   of the nature of a quintessence; purest

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1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of quintessential in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of quintessential in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of quintessential in a Sentence

1. R. W. Alger:

   Apothegms are portable wisdom, the quintessential extracts of thought and feelings.

2. Rick Meckler:

   It was at one time perhaps one of the quintessential U.S. companies, and like others that have been taken out of the Dow, it's a reflection that they're no longer seen in that light.

3. Alyson Leahy:

   I felt that Trump's win was the quintessential example of an unqualified man winning over an incredibly qualified woman, and the idea that people I knew, that I was related to, voted for that man... it made me sick.

4. Samuel Rodriguez:

   This is the quintessential green light for Republicans to put their money where their mouth is.

5. Donald Trump:

   Ohio Gov. John Kasichplans to launch his presidential bid on July 21in Columbus, hoping his strength in the quintessential swing state will help him win over Republican voters who aim to take back the White House in 2016. Kasich will share his presidential intentions at his alma mater, Ohio State University, said Chris Schrimpf, a spokesman for the governor's 2016 effort.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=quintessential
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Quintessential
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=quintessential
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quintessential