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Quintessential vs Idiosyncracy - What's the difference?

quintessential | idiosyncracy |

As an adjective quintessential

is of the nature of a quintessence (in all senses); ultimate.

As a noun idiosyncracy is

an alternative spelling of lang=en.

quintessential

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of the nature of a quintessence (in all senses); ultimate.
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    • idiosyncracy

    English

    Noun

    (idiosyncracies)

    • Usage notes

    * This spelling is commonly considered a misspelling; etymologically the preferred spelling is idiosyncrasy'', which is also the only spelling given by most dictionaries, such as the ''Dictionary.com Unabridged'' gives both spellings, but under the entry name ''idiosyncrasy .

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