ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Quiddative

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Quiddative is an adjective meaning (philosophy) Constituting, or containing, the essence of a thing.

Meaning

(philosophy) Constituting, or containing, the essence of a thing.

Example Sentences

It is that among other distinctions possible among symbols, an indispensable one is that between indicative and quiddative symbols.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include quidditative, presubstantial, essential, qualitiless, ingrained, intrinsic.

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