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Quintessential vs Quintessentially - What's the difference?

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Quintessentially is a related term of quintessential.



As an adjective quintessential

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

As an adverb quintessentially is

in a manner that is typical or characteristic of a thing's nature.

quintessential

English

Adjective

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

    English

    Adverb

    (-)
  • In a manner that is typical or characteristic of a thing's nature.
  • * 1994 — Christopher Bulis, State of Change , ch XXIII, p237
    • Peri handed Ptolemy his helmet. It had a crest on it, which she always thought looked quintessentially Roman.

    Synonyms

    * typically

    Related terms

    * quintessence * quintessential