Meaning of the word quintessence in English
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quintessence
US /kwɪnˈtes.əns/
UK /kwɪnˈtes.əns/
Noun
the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class
Example:
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She was the quintessence of elegance and grace.
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His latest novel is the quintessence of modern literature.