haecceity

Noun
Synonyms: quiddity

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. the essence that makes something the kind of thing it is and makes it different from any otherSynonyms: quiddity
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Haecceity \H[ae]c*ce"i*ty\ (h[e^]k*s[=e]"[i^]*t[y^]), [L. h[ae]cce this.] (Logic) Literally, this-ness. A scholastic term to express individuality or singleness; as, this book. [1913 Webster] Haemato Haema
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