Synonyms for quiddity

Most common

quibble · cavil · nature · essence · haecceity

Synonyms by meaning

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   The essence or inherent nature of a person or thing.

2. n. 2

   A trifle; a nicety or quibble.

Forms

Plural

quiddities → quibbles, cavils, essences, natures…

Example sentences

• quibble This is no time to quibble over terminology.
• cavil He was known to cavil at most of Tom's proposals.
• nature The city was ruined by the brutal force of nature.
• essence What do you think is the essence of the training?

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters

cavil

6 letters

nature²

7 letters

essence², quibble²

8 letters

gravamen³, whatness

9 letters

haecceity

12 letters

quintessence³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (nature² = 2 syllables).