QUIDDITY


Meaning of QUIDDITY in English

[ 'kwɪdɪti ]

■ noun ( plural quiddities ) chiefly Philosophy the inherent nature or essence of a person or thing.

Origin

ME: from med. L. quidditas , from L. quid 'what'.

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