quintessential
/ˌkwɪn.tɪˈsen.ʃəl/
quin · tes · sen · tial
ˌkwɪn · tɪ · ˈsen · ʃəl
English Definition
adj. the most typical example or representative.
Significado en Español
quintaesencial, típico
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
điển hình, tinh túy
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
quint(five) + essence(essence) → The essence of five elements → typical, quintessential.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is the best synonym for “quintessential”?
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A
typical
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B
rare
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C
inferior
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D
detrimental
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A — typical.
“quintessential” means adj. the most typical example or representative.
Common questions about “quintessential”
What does “quintessential” mean?
quintessential — adj. the most typical example or representative.. In Chinese: 典型的，精髓的.
How do you pronounce “quintessential”?
quintessential is pronounced /ˌkwɪn.tɪˈsen.ʃəl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: quin · tes · sen · tial.
Is “quintessential” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. quintessential appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “quintessential”?
quint(five) + essence(essence) → The essence of five elements → typical, quintessential.
