quiddity

noun

ˈkwi-də-tē How to pronounce quiddity (audio)
Definition of quidditynext
1
as in trick
an odd or peculiar habit for all of her quiddities, she is a very wise and generous lady

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2
as in essence
the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is Rembrandt's genius was his unparalleled ability to render a person's quiddity in a single portrait

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Recent Examples of quiddity Our skulls are like space helmets; we are trapped in our heads, unable to convey the quiddity of our sensations. — Jason Pontin, WIRED, 16 Apr. 2018 Teffi bids us to accept the mystery of this strange business of life in all its delightful quiddity. — Sara Wheeler, WSJ, 23 Apr. 2021 None of these quiddities has much to do with efficient military training. — Steele Brand, Time, 20 Sep. 2019 The task was to find the spiritual quiddity of God’s gifts in nature, piece by piece, and to assemble them into a divine whole. — Zachary Fine, The New Yorker, 28 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quiddity
  1. trick
  2. essence
  3. trait
  4. substance
  5. characteristic
  6. nature
  7. idiosyncrasy
  8. singularity
Noun
  • The trick is to widen your view deliberately, one angle at a time, because each new angle surfaces buyers the last one missed.
    — Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Now, as heat waves wash over cities from London to Palm Springs, people are embracing this tried-and-true trick with the Frogg Toggs Chilly Pad.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
Definition of trick
Noun
  • The solution is to realize the importance of being rooted in the divine essence of God that has been given to everyone.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 28 June 2026
  • In essence, Star Fox is the video game version of Alien or Terminator.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 27 June 2026
Definition of essence
Noun
  • Still, the pieces of ceiling trim dedicated to the pillars of courage and trust remained missing, a nod perhaps to the traits most easily lost when disaster strikes – and most needed to rebuild.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of trait
Noun
  • Both her mother and brother struggled with substance abuse, which eventually led to their deaths.
    — Sarah Liese, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Watson will also have to stay away from the victim — and record a video about the harm of substance abuse and the importance of mental health treatment.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Definition of substance
Noun
  • Three months later, the Supreme Court voted to allow immigration agents to stop people based on racial or ethnic characteristics while still-ongoing litigation against it proceeded.
    — Ken B. Morales, ProPublica, 1 July 2026
  • For example, the experienced representative knew from past cases that when the customer had three particular characteristics, the usual answer would be wrong.
    — Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of characteristic
Noun
  • The true luxury lies in its unmatched convenience at a semi-affordable price point, blending the effortless nature of private aviation with the accessibility of commercial travel.
    — Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • There’s still a championship-level tension in the air, but the relaxed nature of the sport creates a unique environment.
    — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of nature
Noun
  • Both Hanke and Koppl frame big player dynamics as a broader structural shift rather than any single politician’s idiosyncrasy.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 July 2026
  • Anta Claus is spilling over with character flaws, idiosyncrasies, jealousy and frustration.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 16 June 2026
Definition of idiosyncrasy
Noun
  • The post sparked much debate about whether a pause was possible given the financial incentives, whether RSI would finally produce some version of the AGI singularity or utopia, and whether RSI was even possible at all.
    — Arianna Huffington, Time, 29 June 2026
  • Expanding on the character designs, Hirota underlined the quirky looks and the singularity of his artistic direction, directly inspired by child’s play and faulty craft.
    — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 22 June 2026
Definition of singularity

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“Quiddity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiddity. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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