The difference between Quiddity and Whatness

When used as nouns, quiddity means the essence or inherent nature of a person or thing, whereas whatness means essence.


check bellow for the other definitions of Quiddity and Whatness

  1. Quiddity as a noun (philosophy):

    The essence or inherent nature of a person or thing.

  2. Quiddity as a noun (legal):

    A trifle; a nicety or quibble.

  3. Quiddity as a noun:

    An eccentricity; an odd feature.

  1. Whatness as a noun (philosophy):

    Essence; quiddity.

  2. Whatness as a noun:

    Quality; quantity.

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