whatness en · NOUN
Etymology
From what + -ness. First attested in 1611.
Meanings
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Essence; quiddity.
See also Thesaurus:essence.
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Quality; quantity.
For in one sense whatness signifies substance and this particular thing, and in another sense it signifies each of the other categories, such as quantity, quality and the like.
1961, Thomas Aquinas, Commentary on the Metaphysics of Aristotle: Volume 2:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| whatnesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |