Quiddity
- “what does quiddity mean”
- “word for the essence of a thing”
- “quiddity vs haecceity”
- “whatness philosophy”
01 · Side by side
Side by side
Comparison sheet
| Aspect | Quiddity | Haecceity |
|---|---|---|
| Answers | What is it? | Which one is it? |
| Shared with others | Yes | No |
| Latin root | quid, 'what' | haec, 'this' |
| Survives a copy | Yes | No |
02 · Which one you meant
Which one did you mean?
In shortReaders who land here meaning Quiddity rather than Haecceity are usually searching for phrases like “what does quiddity mean”, “word for the essence of a thing”, “quiddity vs haecceity”.
03 · Read either one