quintessence
21quintessence — noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French quinte essence, from Medieval Latin quinta essentia, literally, fifth essence Date: 15th century 1. the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and… …
22quintessence — [15] Just as modern particle physicists search for the ultimate constituent of matter, the common denominator of all known forces, so medieval alchemists tried to find a fifth primary essence, which together with earth, air, fire, and water… …
23quintessence — [kwɪn tɛs(ə)ns] noun 1》 the most perfect or typical example. ↘a central and intrinsic aspect of something. 2》 a refined essence or extract of a substance. 3》 (in ancient philosophy) a fifth substance in addition to the four elements, thought… …
24quintessence — /kwɪnˈtɛsəns / (say kwin tesuhns) noun 1. the pure and concentrated essence of a substance. 2. the most perfect embodiment of something: *I find Whatsit s own writings the quintessence of vulgarity. –shirley hazzard, 1980. 3. the fifth essence or …
25quintessence — [15] Just as modern particle physicists search for the ultimate constituent of matter, the common denominator of all known forces, so medieval alchemists tried to find a fifth primary essence, which together with earth, air, fire, and water… …
26Quintessence (Cosmologie) — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Quintessence. En cosmologie, la quintessence est le nom donné à une forme hypothétique d énergie sombre, proposée comme explication aux observations de l accélération de l expansion de l univers. La quintessence… …
27Quintessence (English band) — Quintessence was a band formed in April 1969 by Raja Ram in Notting Hill, London, England. The style was a mixture of jazz and progressive rock with an influence of music from India. The original line up included Shiva Jones (voice, keys,… …
28Quintessence (musique) — Quintessence (groupe) Pour les articles homonymes, voir Quintessence. Quintessence est le nom d un groupe de musique psychédélique du début des années 1970. Formé en avril 1969 à Londres par Ronald Rothfield Raja Ram (flûte, violon, percussion),… …
29Quintessence films — is a limited film production company specializing in music videos and commercials.cite web|title=Quintessence Films Limited|url=http://www.creditgate.com/companysearch/QUINTESSENCE+FILMS+LIMITED.aspx|accessdate=2007 10 09] Founded by Michele… …
30Quintessence (Festival) — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Quintessence. Le Festival Quintessence est un festival de cinéma qui se tient depuis 2003 à Ouidah au Bénin. Il a lieu début Janvier, autour de la date de la fête du vodoun. Les projections, en salle ou en plein… …
