NYT Dictionary
QUIDDITY
/ˈkwɪdɪti/NounQUID-di-tyquid-di-ty · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023
Meaning
The essence or inherent nature of a person or thing.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English quidite, from Old French quidité, and its source, Late Latin quidditās, from Latin quid (“what”) + -itas (“-ness”) (whence -ity).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle: