essence and accident
Essence refers to the fundamental and essential qualities or characteristics that define the true nature of something or someone. It represents the intrinsic and unchangeable essence of a person, object, or concept. Accident, in contrast, refers to the incidental or non-essential attributes or characteristics that are not essential to the nature or identity of something. These qualities are not inherent or necessary and can change without altering the fundamental essence of what they are attached to.
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