1. the quality or state of being a thing; the essential nature of material objects
Usage: philosophical; abstract

Examples

• The philosopher explored the concept of thingness in material objects.
• She questioned the thingness of digital art versus physical paintings.
• The sculpture’s thingness made it feel more real than the photograph.
• His meditation focused on the pure thingness of the rock in his hand.
• The debate centered on the thingness of virtual reality experiences.