quintessence
noun /kwɪn'tɛsəns/
- Definition
- the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies
- Example
- The word 'quintessence' is often used in everyday conversation.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
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Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
5
Consonants
7
Length
12