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ability |
the power to do something; the quality of being able. [1/2 definitions] |
abnormality |
the quality, state, or condition of being abnormal. [1/2 definitions] |
above |
higher in rank, level, or quality than. [1/5 definitions] |
abstract |
to regard as an abstract quality or characteristic, without reference to a particular instance or object. [1/13 definitions] |
absurdity |
the condition or quality of being absurd, of being completely contrary to logic or the normal order of things. [1/2 definitions] |
accountability |
the state or quality of being accountable. |
accuracy |
the condition or quality of being accurate. |
acid test |
a stringent, crucial, or definitive test of value or quality. |
acoustic |
intended to modify or improve sound quality, as a building material. [1/3 definitions] |
agility |
the quality or state of being agile. |
agrochemical |
a chemical used to enhance the quality and increase the quantity of farm produce. [1/2 definitions] |
airiness |
the quality or condition of being airy or fresh. [2 definitions] |
alloy |
something added that lowers quality or value. [1/5 definitions] |
amateurish |
not of professional or expert quality; characteristic of an amateur; lacking skill. |
amenity |
the quality of being agreeable or pleasing. [1/3 definitions] |
amplitude |
the state or quality of being ample; largeness. [1/3 definitions] |
-ance |
state, condition, or quality. [1/3 definitions] |
-ancy |
state, condition, or quality. |
angularity |
the quality of having an angular outline. [1/2 definitions] |
animalism |
the condition or quality of being motivated mainly by physical drives and appetites. [1/2 definitions] |
animal spirits |
the quality of one who is in high spirits and good health; vitality. |
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