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quintessential

adjective

ˌkwɪn.tɪˈsen.ʃəl

Meaning

representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.

The most perfect or typical example of something.

The artist's work is the quintessential example of modernism.

She is the quintessential example of a great leader.

exemplary, archetypal, ultimate, perfect, ideal

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exemplary, archetypal

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ultimate, perfect, ideal

atypical, uncharacteristic, imperfect

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atypical, uncharacteristic

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atypical, imperfect, uncharacteristic

having a greater than average height

Being inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; characterized by arrogant assertion...

dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than ideal...

existing, happening, or occurring at the same time

Absolutely necessary; essential; something that cannot be done without.

Having both male and female characteristics; not clearly masculine or feminine.