secondary quality JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/səˈkɒndəri ˈkwɒlɪti/ · sec·on·dar·y qual·i·ty
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- A quality or property of an object that is perceived by the senses, such as color, taste, or smell, and is not inherent in the object itself The secondary quality of the apple's red color is perceived by our eyes, but it is not a property of the apple itself.
- A characteristic or attribute that is derived from or dependent on something else, rather than being inherent or intrinsic The secondary quality of a person's charm is often derived from their personality, rather than being an inherent trait.
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Did you know? The concept of secondary quality has been influential in the development of modern philosophy, particularly in the areas of epistemology and metaphysics, with thinkers such as George Berkeley and David Hume building on Locke's ideas. The distinction between primary and secondary qualities remains a topic of debate in philosophy and science to this day.