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

2. Noun. The essence that makes something the kind of thing it is and makes it different from any other.

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

quid
quid pro quibus
quid pro quo
quid pro quos
quidam
quidams
quiddanies
quiddany
quiddative
quidded
quidding
quiddit
quidditative
quiddities
quiddits
quiddity (current term)
quiddle
quiddled
quiddler
quiddlers
quiddles
quiddling
quidlet
quidlets
quidnunc
quidnuncery
quidnuncs
quids
quids in
quiesce

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