quoddity
/ˈkwɒdɪti/Now rare
noun
1Chiefly Philosophy. The being, individuality, or identity of a thing.
2A depreciative term for: a (non-specific) scholastic concept; (hence) a subtlety, a subtle distinction; a quibble, especially in argument.
Origin
Mid 17th century. From classical Latin quod what + -ity, probably after quiddity.
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