Friday, October 30, 2026
quintessential
kwin-tuh-SEN-shuhl, adjective
Representing the most perfect example of a quality or type.
“The corner diner is the quintessential American restaurant: coffee, counter, and pie.”
Where quintessential comes from
The fifth essence, which alchemists thought the stars were made of.
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