QUINTESSENCE
the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class
a refined essence or extract of a substance.
(in classical and medieval philosophy) a fifth substance in addition to the four elements, thought to compose the heavenly bodies and to be latent in all things.
a refined essence or extract of a substance.
(in classical and medieval philosophy) a fifth substance in addition to the four elements, thought to compose the heavenly bodies and to be latent in all things.