an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone | a quality of water that contains dissolved mineral salts that prevent soap from lathering |
(music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound) | the property of being rigid and resistant to pressure; not easily scratched; measured on Mohs scale |
a degree or grade of excellence or worth | the quality of being difficult to do |
a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something | devoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness |
high social status | excessive sternness |