1. the quality or state of being such; the essential nature or character of something
Usage: formal; philosophical
2. in Buddhism, the true nature of reality as it actually is, beyond conceptual thinking
Usage: Buddhist philosophy

Examples

• The philosopher contemplated the suchness of human existence.
• She tried to capture the suchness of the moment in her painting.
• Buddhist meditation aims to perceive the suchness of all phenomena.
• The poet wrote about the suchness of autumn leaves falling.
• Understanding the suchness of things requires deep reflection.
• The teacher explained the concept of suchness in Zen practice.