The meaning of QUINTESSENCE is the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies.

QUINTESSENCE definition: the pure and concentrated essence of a substance. See examples of quintessence used in a sentence.

There is art in all things; there is the quintessence of art in the prosaic and laborious task of firing an engine.

1. the pure and concentrated essence of a substance. 2. the most perfect embodiment of something. 3. (in ancient and medieval philosophy) the fifth essence or element, ether, supposed to be with air, fire, …

The quintessence of something is the aspect of it which seems to represent its central nature.

Definition of quintessence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

quintessence, n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

3 days ago · quintessence (countable and uncountable, plural quintessences) A thing that is the most perfect example of its type; the most perfect embodiment of something; epitome, prototype.

The quintessence of something is its perfect, ideal example. Some people say that the quintessence of American cuisine is the hamburger. Vegetarians may beg to differ.

Quintessence definition: The pure, highly concentrated essence of a thing.