quintessential
Use in a sentence
təˈsɛn adjective
1.
of the pure and essential essence of something: the quintessential Jewish delicatessen.
2.
of or pertaining to the most perfect embodiment of something: the quintessential performance of the Brandenburg Concertos.
Related forms
quin·tes·sen·tial·ly, adverb
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| —adj | |
| most typically representative of a quality, state, etc; perfect | |
| quintessentially | |
| —adv | |
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Quintessential
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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Example sentences
Group camaraderie was quintessential and the only way for that to develop was to spend time with coaches and team mates.
Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the quintessential airborne germ.
Quintessential monster movie has spawned over two dozen sequels.
The company's history can serve as a quintessential example of regulatory failure.
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