Definition and Synonyms for Quintessential

Definition of Quintessential

1. Representing the perfect example of a class or quality Adjective

Lexical Analysis for "quintessential"

quintessence
Noun
derivation
3
1. the most typical example or representative of a type
2. the purest and most concentrated essence of something
3. the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies
quintessence
Noun
pertainym
1
1. the most typical example or representative of a type

Words Rhyme with quintessential

Etymology for quintessential

has derived form essential
has derived form quintessence
etymologically related essence
etymologically related quintessentially