An essence one degree less pure than a quintessence.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Tymme (d. 1620), translator and devotional writer. From classical Latin quartus fourth + essence, after quintessence.
Definition of quartessence in US English:
quartessence
nounkwɔːˈtɛsns
rare
An essence one degree less pure than a quintessence.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Tymme (d. 1620), translator and devotional writer. From classical Latin quartus fourth + essence, after quintessence.