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quintessence

noun

The most typical example or representative of a type

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Word length
12
Starts with
Q
Ends with
E
Contains
UI
Scrabble score
23

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Pronunciation

kwɪn.ˈtɛs.əns

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noun

  1. The most typical example or representative of a type

noun

  1. The purest and most concentrated essence of something

noun

  1. The fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies

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