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qualities

 

[ หˆkwษ’lษชtiz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

personal traits

Qualities refer to the characteristics or attributes of a person, thing, or concept that define their nature or essence. These traits can be positive or negative and are often used to evaluate or describe someone or something.

Synonyms

attributes, characteristics, traits

Examples of usage

  • Her kindness is one of her best qualities.
  • The painting had many unique qualities that made it stand out.
Context #2 | Noun

distinguishing features

Qualities can also refer to the distinguishing features or properties that set something apart from others. These can be physical, emotional, or intellectual characteristics that make something unique or special.

Synonyms

attributes, features, properties

Examples of usage

  • The quality of the material used in the dress was excellent.
  • The song had a timeless quality that touched everyone who heard it.
Context #3 | Noun

high standard

Qualities can also refer to a high standard of excellence or superiority. This can be in terms of performance, craftsmanship, or value, indicating that something is of superior quality.

Synonyms

excellence, high standard, superiority

Examples of usage

  • This product is known for its exceptional quality.
  • She always strives for quality in everything she does.

Translations

Translations of the word "qualities" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น qualidades

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Qualitรคten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kualitas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะพัั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cechy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ“่ณช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท qualitรฉs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cualidades

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nitelikler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž์งˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌูˆุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kvality

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kvality

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ“่ดจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kakovosti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eiginleikar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะฟะฐะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒกแƒฎแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ keyfiyyษ™tlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cualidades

Etymology

The word 'qualities' originated from the Middle English word 'qualite', which came from the Old French 'qualitรฉ', and ultimately from the Latin 'qualitas'. The concept of qualities has been central to philosophy and psychology, with thinkers like Aristotle and Immanuel Kant exploring the nature of qualities and their role in defining reality and experience.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,672, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.