Haecceity definition

heksēətē

(philos.) The condition of being a uniquely particular person or thing; individuality.

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The essence of a particular thing; those qualities that define it and make it unique.

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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:

haecceity

Plural:

haecceities

Origin of haecceity

From Medieval Latin haecceitas, thisness, coined by Duns Scotus.

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