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thisness

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A unique, concrete and irreducible essence or identity of a particular thing or individual, distinguishing it from others of the same kind.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: haecceity

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From this + -ness.