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Meaning of
quintessential
in English
quintessential
us
//kwɪntɛˈsɛnʃəl//
uk
//kwɪnˌtɛnˈsɛnʃəl//
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Definitions
Adjective
representing
the
ultimate
essence
;
pure
(
form
,
nature
)
The
quintessential
summer
experience
is
spending
time
at
the
beach
.
embodying
the
perfect
example
;
ultimate
representation
The
fireworks
display
was
the
quintessential
finale
to
the
festival
.
Noun
the
fundamental
nature
of
something
The
philosopher
sought
to
understand
the
quintessential
nature
of
human
existence
.