quality

quality is part of the Basic English 850.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /'kwɒl.ɪ.tɪ/
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• Hyphenation: qual‧i‧ty

Noun

Singular quality

Plural qualities

1. Goodness.

   This cloth is full of quality.

2. The way something or someone is (frequently a good way).

   Being truthful is his best quality.

   The meat was of poor quality.

Synonyms

• (state of excellence) excellence, superiority, class, eminence, value, worth
• (aspect) aspect, feature, characteristic, attribute, property, trait, condition, strength

Antonyms

• (state of excellence) inadequacy, inferiority, mediocrity, worthlessness, weakness

Adjective

Positive quality

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. (informal) Very good.

   Here is a quality item.

Synonyms

• good
• excellent
• exceptional
• superior
• well-made
• well-done
• high-class
• classy
• distinguished

Antonyms

• poor
• mediocre
• non-notable
• unexceptional