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:
She was the quintessence of elegance and grace.
His latest novel is the quintessence of modern literature.