What does whatness mean?
Whatness means (philosophy) Essence; quiddity..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(philosophy) Essence; quiddity..
For in one sense whatness signifies substance and this particular thing, and in another sense it signifies each of the other categories, such as quantity, quality and the like.
Use whatness when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Whatness means (philosophy) Essence; quiddity..
Common synonyms include nature, quintessence.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
For in one sense whatness signifies substance and this particular thing, and in another sense it signifies each of the other categories, such as quantity, quality and the like.
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