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quintessential
(quint|es¦sen¦tial)
Pronunciation:
/ˌkwɪntɪˈsɛnʃ(ə)l/
adjective
representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class:
he was the quintessential tough guy—strong, silent, and self-contained
Derivatives
quintessentially
adverb
[
as submodifier
]
:
a quintessentially British drink
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