"quiddative" meaning in All languages combined

See quiddative on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more quiddative [comparative], most quiddative [superlative]
Etymology: Related to quiddity. Head templates: {{en-adj}} quiddative (comparative more quiddative, superlative most quiddative)
  1. (philosophy) Constituting, or containing, the essence of a thing. Categories (topical): Philosophy Synonyms: quidditative
    Sense id: en-quiddative-en-adj-6LDC7OSi Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

Alternative forms

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