quiddity

Betekenis (Engels)

1. (countable, uncountable) The essence or inherent nature of a person or thing.
2. (countable, uncountable) A trifle; a nicety or quibble.
3. (countable, uncountable) An eccentricity; an odd feature.

Sinonieme

quibble

essence

gist

marrow

pith

substance

cavil

haecceity

kernel

matter

nature

nitty-gritty

nub

nucleus

pithiness

point

quid

quintessence

savor

savour

inconsequentia

bagatelle

nature the thing itself

being

burden

core

crux

entity

grass roots

heart and soul

Vertalings

minucia

esencia

mahiyet

bagatelle

nitelik

öz

Lappalie

Bagatellen

subtilesa

λεπτή διαφορά

ουσία

broutille

ergoter

essence

Bagatelle

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/ˈkwɪdɪti/

Etimologie (Engels)

From Middle English quidite, from Old French quidité, and its source, Late Latin quidditas, from Latin quid (“what”) + -itas (“-ness”).