an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone | the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment |
(music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound) | possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done |
a degree or grade of excellence or worth | |
a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something | |
high social status | |