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Definition of Quiddity
1. Noun. An evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections.
Exact synonyms: Cavil, Quibble
Generic synonyms: Equivocation, Evasion
Derivative terms: Cavil, Quibble
Generic synonyms: Equivocation, Evasion
Derivative terms: Cavil, Quibble
2. Noun. The essence that makes something the kind of thing it is and makes it different from any other.
Exact synonyms: Haecceity
Generic synonyms: Center, Centre, Core, Essence, Gist, Heart, Heart And Soul, Inwardness, Kernel, Marrow, Meat, Nitty-gritty, Nub, Pith, Substance, Sum
Generic synonyms: Center, Centre, Core, Essence, Gist, Heart, Heart And Soul, Inwardness, Kernel, Marrow, Meat, Nitty-gritty, Nub, Pith, Substance, Sum
Definition of Quiddity
1. n. The essence, nature, or distinctive peculiarity, of a thing; that which answers the question, Quid est? or, What is it?
Definition of Quiddity
1. Noun. The essence or inherent nature of a person or thing. ¹
2. Noun. A trifle; a nicety or quibble ¹
3. Noun. An eccentricity; an odd feature ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Quiddity
1. the true nature of a thing [n -TIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Quiddity
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