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quiddity

Syllabification: (quid·di·ty)
Pronunciation: /ˈkwidətē/

Definition of quiddity

noun (plural quiddities)

chiefly Philosophy
  • the inherent nature or essence of someone or something.
  • a distinctive feature; a peculiarity:his quirks and quiddities

Origin:

late Middle English: from medieval Latin quidditas, from Latin quid 'what'

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