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Topic: Philosophy

qualitative

IPA: /ˈkwɒlɪˌteɪtɪv/

KK: /kwɑːlɪˌteɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is related to the quality or characteristics of something rather than its quantity.

Example: The research focused on qualitative aspects of the participants' experiences.

quasi

IPA: /ˈkwɑːzaɪ/

KK: /ˈkwɑːzaɪ/

adjective

Definition: Having some resemblance to something or being similar in some way, but not fully or completely.

Example: The project was a quasi success, as it met some goals but not all.

quaternity

IPA: /kwɔːˈtɜːrnɪti/

KK: /kwɔːˈtɜrnɪti/

noun

Definition: A group or set of four things or people, often used in contexts like theology or philosophy.

Example: The quaternity represents the four elements of nature: earth, water, air, and fire.

questioning

IPA: /ˈkwɛs.tʃən.ɪŋ/

KK: /ˈkwɛsʧənɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing a state of being curious or uncertain, often involving asking questions or expressing doubt.

Example: Her questioning attitude helped uncover the truth behind the mystery.

noun

Definition: The act of asking questions or expressing doubts about something.

Example: The teacher encouraged questioning to help students understand the material better.

verb

Definition: To ask someone about something in order to get information or to express doubt about something.

Example: The teacher is questioning the students about their homework.

quiddity

IPA: /ˈkwɪdɪti/

KK: /kwɪdɪti/

noun

Definition: The essential quality or nature of something that makes it what it is.

Example: Understanding the quiddity of a concept can help clarify its importance.

quiescence

IPA: /kwɪˈɛsəns/

KK: /kwɪˈɛsəns/

noun

Definition: A state of being quiet, still, or inactive; a period of rest or dormancy.

Example: The plant entered a state of quiescence during the winter months.

quietism

IPA: /ˈkwaɪ.ɪ.tɪ.zəm/

KK: /ˈkwaɪətɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A belief or practice in which a person seeks spiritual peace and perfection through passive contemplation and withdrawal from worldly affairs.

Example: Many followers of quietism believe that true peace comes from letting go of personal desires and focusing on divine contemplation.

quietist

IPA: /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt.ɪst/

KK: /ˈkwaɪətɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who believes in or practices quietism, which is a philosophy that emphasizes inner peace and the importance of stillness and contemplation over action.

Example: As a quietist, she often sought solitude to reflect and find peace within herself.

quietistic

IPA: /kwaɪˈtɪstɪk/

KK: /ˈkwaɪəˌtɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a philosophy that emphasizes calmness, passivity, and a lack of active involvement in worldly affairs.

Example: The quietistic approach to life encourages individuals to find peace through stillness and reflection.

quietus

IPA: /kwaɪˈiːtəs/

KK: /ˈkwaɪətəs/

noun

Definition: A term that refers to the end of something, especially in the context of death or the final settlement of a duty or debt.

Example: After years of hard work, he finally achieved his quietus with the completion of the project.

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