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- [kwin-tuh-sen-shuh l]
- /ˌkwɪn təˈsɛn ʃəl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kwin-tuh-sen-shuh l]
- /ˌkwɪn təˈsɛn ʃəl/
Definitions of quintessentially word
- adjective quintessentially of the pure and essential essence of something: the quintessential Jewish delicatessen. 1
- adjective quintessentially of or relating to the most perfect embodiment of something: the quintessential performance of the Brandenburg Concertos. 1
- noun quintessentially In a manner that is typical or characteristic of a thing's nature. 1
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Parts of speech for Quintessentially
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quintessentially popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for quintessentially
adverb quintessentially
- typically — of the nature of or serving as a type or representative specimen.
- essentially — Used to emphasize the basic, fundamental, or intrinsic nature of a person, thing, or situation.
- characteristically — Also, characteristical. pertaining to, constituting, or indicating the character or peculiar quality of a person or thing; typical; distinctive: Red and gold are the characteristic colors of autumn.
- in essence — the basic, real, and invariable nature of a thing or its significant individual feature or features: Freedom is the very essence of our democracy.
- prototype — the original or model on which something is based or formed.
Antonyms for quintessentially
adverb quintessentially
- atypically — not typical; not conforming to the type; irregular; abnormal: atypical behavior; a flower atypical of the species.
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