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quiddit

Dialect
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A term meaning a quibble or a subtlety; often used to denote a trivial or irrelevant distinction.

Detailed Definition
The word 'quiddit' refers to a quibble or a minor point of contention. In the context of the poem, it suggests a dismissal of doubts or trivial concerns that might hinder action. The speaker encourages a focus on action rather than getting bogged down by unnecessary details or objections. This term is not commonly used in modern English, making it unfamiliar to many readers.
Example
Example in poetry:
“Quiddit” is a rare dialect word meaning a quibble, objection, or needless doubt; In “It Couldn’t Be Done,” “Without any doubting or quiddit” praises action over pessimistic hesitation; The word’s jaunty sound suits comic or encouraging verse; A speaker might say, “No quiddit from the crew, we crossed the flooded field,” using it for playful regional flavor
Additional Notes
'Quiddit' is an uncommon term that refers to trivial distinctions or quibbles, which may confuse readers unfamiliar with its usage in this context.; Found in the poem, It Couldn't be Done by Edgar A. Guest
Also Known As
essence nature substance core
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