Quintessence

Noun

 * 1) A thing that is the most perfect example of its type; the most perfect embodiment of something.
 * 2) A pure substance.
 * 3) The essence in a thing that in its purest and most concentrated form.
 * 4)  The fifth alchemical element, or essence, after earth, air, fire, and water

Synonyms

 * paradigm

Derived terms

 * quintessential
 * quintessentially

Related terms

 * ether

Thesaurus
archetype, axiom, beau ideal, bottom, center, champion, choice, chosen, classic, concentrate, concentration, core, cream, decoction, distillate, distillation, elect, elite, elixir, embodiment, epitome, essence, essential, essentiality, exemplar, extract, extraction, fabric, fat, flower, focus, fundamental, gist, gravamen, heart, hypostasis, ideal, infusion, inner essence, kernel, last word, marrow, masterpiece, masterwork, material, matter, meat, medium, mirror, model, nonesuch, nonpareil, nub, nucleus, nuts and bolts, optimum, paragon, pattern of perfection, personification, pick, pith, postulate, prime, principle, prize, prototype, purification, queen, quid, quiddity, quintessential, refinement, sap, select, soul, spirit, stuff, substance, sum and substance, superlative, the best, the best ever, the nitty-gritty, the tops, the very best, ultimate, very model, virtuality

Etymology
< <  quinta essentia "fifth essence".

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 * Georgian: კვინტესენცია