| qua | the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase |
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| qua | (grammar) referring to or qualifying another sentence element |
| qua | an adjective that ascribes to its noun the value of an attribute of that noun (e.g., `a nervous person' or `a musical speaking voice') |
| qua | involving distinctions based on qualities |
| qua | relating to or involving comparisons based on qualities |
| qua | the act of decomposing a substance into its constituent elements |
| qua | in a qualitative manner |
| qua | an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone |
| qua | a degree or grade of excellence or worth |
| qua | the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound) |
| qua | a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something |
| qua | high social status |