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Webster 1913 Edition

Quintessential

Quinˊtes-sen′tial

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Adj.

Of the nature of a quintessence; purest; most characteristic.

“Quintessential extract of mediocrity.”

G. Eliot.

Webster 1828 Edition

Quintessential

QUINTESSEN'TIAL

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Adj.

Consisting of quintessence.