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
-
Quiddity as a noun (philosophy):
The essence or inherent nature of a person or thing.
-
Quiddity as a noun (legal):
A trifle; a nicety or quibble.
-
Quiddity as a noun:
An eccentricity; an odd feature.
-
Whatness as a noun (philosophy):
Essence; quiddity.
-
Whatness as a noun:
Quality; quantity.