n. Function: noun
1 something inherent and distinctive FF1C; learned the special qualities of the native herbs FF1E;
Synonyms: affection, attribute, character, characteristic, feature, mark, peculiarity, property, savor, trait, virtue; compare CHARACTERISTIC 1
Related Words: individuality; affirmation, predication; element, factor, parameter
2 a usually high level of merit or superiority FF1C; merchandise of quality FF1E;
Synonyms: caliber, merit, stature, value, virtue, worth
Related Words: arete, excellence, excellency, perfection, superbness, superiority
Contrasted Words: inferiority, meanness, mediocrity, poorness; inadequacy; deficiency
3 degree of excellence FF1C; upgrading the quality of incoming students FF1E;
Synonyms: caliber, class, grade
Related Words: capacity, character, footing, place, position, rank, situation, standing, state, station, status
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Synonyms: STATUS 1, capacity, character, footing, place, position, rank, standing, state, station
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Synonyms: ARISTOCRACY , aristoi, blue blood, elite, flower, gentility, gentry, patriciate, society, upper class
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Synonyms: EXCELLENCE , arete, excellency, merit, perfection, virtue