GRE Word List

QUINTESSENCE

the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies

The meaning of the word quintessence is the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies.

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