quintessence
— Noun
– English
~ the most typical example or representative of a type
quintessence
— Noun
– English
~ the purest and most concentrated essence of something
quintessence
— Noun
– English
~ the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies
quintessential
— Adjective
– English
~ representing the perfect example of a class or quality