quintessence (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 09
def the purest and most concentrated essence of something
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Hypernym kernel, substance, core, center, centre, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, marrow, meat, nub, pith, sum, nitty-gritty
Derivationally related form quintessence → quintessential
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Derivationally related form quintessential → quintessence
Hyponym kernel, substance, core, center, centre, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, marrow, meat, nub, pith, sum, nitty-gritty

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