Quiddity?

Welcome to EF, Viraam. Yes, the word is used by the well-educated.

Thank You Mister Micawber. I am not very well able to decipher what you mean by

Yes, the word is used by the well-educated.

Which words do you not understand? I used no idioms. If you cannot understand my sentence, then you should not be pursuing such sophisticated vocabulary as 'quiddity' yet.

My question wasn't regarding the usage of the word. I wanted to know if the word quiddity means peculiar trait or not. I never mentioned that you had used idioms.

Have you not tried a dictionary? Here is a good one: OneLook.com .

Sir, I wanted to know if quiddity is used for peculiar traits because my tutor said the same in class. Doesn't seem to be too much jargon though. Thank you.

Thank you for the site sir. I did refer to the dictionary and the meaning seems to be the essence of something. Yet, my tutor insists that it also means peculiar trait. I would be great if a veteran like you could verify this for me. Thank you again.

'Peculiar' has several meanings. It would match one of these—

3. distinctive in nature or character from others.

4. belonging characteristically (usually followed by to):

an expression peculiar to Canadians.

5. belonging exclusively to some person, group, or thing:

the peculiar properties of a drug.


—whi

Yes, I did find it using your link. There were several dictionary options but It was better to take Expert Advice from you Sir. Thank You.

Viraam Raobut It was better to take Expert Advice from you Sir

Not really; I use reputable dictionaries for my own advice; it would save us time and improve your skills if you would do the same.