Whatness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Whatness is a noun meaning (philosophy) Essence; quiddity.
Meaning
(philosophy) Essence; quiddity.
More Meanings
- Quality; quantity.
Example Sentences
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.
Word Forms
- whatnesses
Synonyms for whatness
Depending on context, synonyms include nature, quintessence.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include whenness, quiddity, nessness, suchness, thisness, somethingness.
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