Quintessentially
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌkwɪntɪˈsɛnʃəli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Quintessentially is an adverb meaning In a manner that is typical or characteristic of a thing's nature.
Meaning
In a manner that is typical or characteristic of a thing's nature.
Example Sentences
Peri handed Ptolemy his helmet. It had a crest on it, which she always thought looked quintessentially Roman.
The program's most quintessentially Macintoshian feature, one as yet unique among spreadsheets, is its icon bar, which resides at the top of the screen just below the standard menu bar.
Synonyms for quintessentially
Depending on context, synonyms include typically.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include essentially, intrinsically, inherently, really, resolutely, pure.
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