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quintessential element

noun phrase

Meaning

The most perfect or typical example of a quality or a class, representing its essence.

Examples

The smell of freshly baked bread is the quintessential element of a cozy home.
His witty remarks were the quintessential element of his charm.

Synonyms: typical, classic, archetypal, epitome

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quintessential element (C1)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˌkwɪntəˈsɛnʃəl ˈɛlɪmənt

Definition

The most perfect or typical example of a quality or a class, representing its essence.

Examples

The smell of freshly baked bread is the quintessential element of a cozy home.
His witty remarks were the quintessential element of his charm.

How to Use quintessential element

quintessential element of (collocation): The most perfect or typical example of something. — "The smell of rain is the quintessential element of a summer evening."

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