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Ali.h Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Essence VS quintessence

what is the difference between essence and quintessence?
  

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Quintessence is five times as pure! ) But it is just a matter of degree, as far as I know. It dates from the dark ages, when it was the name given to the mystical fifth element (after earth, wind, fire, and water).

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  • Quintessence is five times as pure!
  • ) But it is just a matter of degree, as far as I know.
  • It dates from the dark ages, when it was the name given to the mystical fifth element (after earth, wind, fire, and water).
  • It was the most pure.
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Quintessence is five times as pure! (Just kidding.) Emotion: big smile

But it is just a matter of degree, as far as I kno
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Note also that "quintessence" is a much less common word.
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So which word expresses a higher degree of intensity?
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"Quintessential" expresses a higher degree of purity. I don't think "intensity" applies.

That is, it describes the most nearly perfect example of a particular thing.

Bach is the quintessential polyphonist.
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