December 19, 2026

Quiddity

noun

Definition

The inherent nature or essence of someone or something; a trifling point; a quibble. Philosophers use it to mean the 'whatness' of a thing.

Example Sentence

“The detective's genius lay in perceiving the quiddity of every situation while others saw only its surface.”

Etymology

From Medieval Latin quidditas, from Latin quid (what).

Scrabble Score

Q10U1I1D2D2I1T1Y4

QUIDDITY scores 22 points in Scrabble.

Synonyms & Related Words

essence nature quibble crux

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