defining quality
/dɛfˈaɪnɪŋ kʌlɪti/ · de.fin.ing.qual.i.ty
noun
- A characteristic or attribute that distinguishes one thing from another. Her defining quality as a leader was her ability to inspire confidence in her team.
- A distinctive feature that sets something apart from others. The defining quality of this new smartphone is its advanced camera system.
adjective
- Serving to define or describe something. The defining quality of this novel is its thought-provoking themes.
Synonyms
distinctive featurecharacteristic traitdefining attributekey featureessential qualitydefining featuredistinctive qualitydefining aspect
Antonyms
Did you know? The phrase 'defining quality' is often used in business and leadership contexts to describe a key attribute that sets a person or organization apart from others.