What does quiddative mean?
Quiddative means (philosophy) Constituting, or containing, the essence of a thing..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
(philosophy) Constituting, or containing, the essence of a thing..
It is that among other distinctions possible among symbols, an indispensable one is that between indicative and quiddative symbols.
Use quiddative when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Quiddative means (philosophy) Constituting, or containing, the essence of a thing..
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It is that among other distinctions possible among symbols, an indispensable one is that between indicative and quiddative symbols.
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