perseity

noun

per·​se·​i·​ty

(ˌ)pərˈsāətē,

-sēə-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being per se : self-inclusive or self-sufficient being

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin perseitas, from Latin per se + -itas -ity

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