HyperDic: quiddity

English > 2 senses of the word quiddity:
NOUNcommunicationquiddity, quibble, cavilan evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections
cognitionquiddity, haecceitythe essence that makes something the kind of thing it is and makes it different from any other
English > quiddity: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
MeaningAn evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections.
Synonymsquibble, cavil
Broaderevasion, equivocationA statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth
Spanishargucia, esencia, evasiva, sutileza
Catalanevasiva, subtilesa
English > quiddity: 2 senses > noun 2, cognition
MeaningThe essence that makes something the kind of thing it is and makes it different from any other.
Synonymhaecceity
Broaderkernel, substance, core, center, centre, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, marrow, meat, nub, pith, sum, nitty-grittyThe choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
Spanishesencia, quididad

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