Meaning of HAECCEITY
| Pronunciation: | | hek'seeitee
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| | Definition: | | [n] the essence that makes something the kind of thing it is and makes it different from any other |
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| | Synonyms: | | quiddity |
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| | See Also: | | center, core, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, kernel, marrow, meat, nitty-gritty, nub, pith, substance, sum | |
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| | Definition: | | \H[ae]c*ce`i*ty\, [L. h[ae]cce this.] (Logic)
Literally, this-ness. A scholastic term to express
individuality or singleness; as, this book.
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