superessential

adjective

su·​per·​essential
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: having or being an essence transcending others : possessing or consisting of the supreme essence
superessentially
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adverb

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin superessentialis, from Latin super- + essentia essence + -alis -al

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“Superessential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superessential. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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