Thisness
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Thisness is a noun meaning (philosophy) A thisness is a primitive, particular, nonqualitative property of an individual, ie the property of being a specific individual.
Meaning
(philosophy) A thisness is a primitive, particular, nonqualitative property of an individual, ie the property of being a specific individual.
Word Forms
- thisnesses
Synonyms for thisness
Depending on context, synonyms include haecceity.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thatness, somethingness, thingness, thinginess, whatness, somewhatness.
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