What does QUALE mean?

Quale

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A rare word that refers to a quality or property of something.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈkwɑːli/; UK: /ˈkwɑːleɪ/

Origin and Usage: The word "quale" comes from the Latin word "qualis" which means "of what kind". It was first used in the English language in the mid-17th century. It is a rare word that is not commonly used in everyday language.

Synonyms: Attribute, character, feature, quality, trait.

Related Words: Equal, quale, quale, quell, queen, queer.

Example Sentences:

• He was trying to describe the quale of the painting, but he couldn find the right words.
• The quale of the fabric was soft and silky.
• She was trying to identify the quale of the sound she heard.