quiddity

Oznaczający (Angielski)

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

Synonimy

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

Wymawiane jako (IPA)

/ˈkwɪdɪti/

Etymologia (Angielski)

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