Definition of QUIDDITY

quiddity

Meanings

Plural: quiddities

Noun

  • an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections
  • the essence that makes something the kind of thing it is and makes it different from any other
  • The essence or inherent nature of a person or thing.
  • A trifle; a nicety or quibble.
  • An eccentricity; an odd feature.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English quidite, from Old French quidité, and its source, Late Latin quidditas, from Latin quid (“what”) + -itas (“-ness”).

Scrabble Score: 22

quiddity is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
quiddity is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
quiddity is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

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