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Definition of quintessentially

quintessentially

/ˌkwɪn.təˈsɛn.ʃə.li/
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Adjective:quintessential
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quintessentially Lexical Profile

• adverb

1

In a way that represents the most perfect, typical, or pure example of a quality or class.

Example

"With its thatched cottages and rolling green hills, the village felt quintessentially English."

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• Rhymes for quintessentially

• Nearby Words

quincy
quinoa
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quintet
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quinto

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the adjective quintessential, which traces back to Medieval Latin quinta essentia, meaning the 'fifth essence'—a pure, heavenly substance that ancient and medieval philosophers believed permeated the cosmos beyond the four earthly elements of earth, air, fire, and water.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Quintessentially. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/quintessentially
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