quale

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Quale

Definition of quale:

(noun) A philosophical term referring to an individual instance of subjective, sensory experience.
(adjective) Describing something relating to or characterized by a specific quality or characteristic.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Noun

Quale refers to an individual instance of subjective, sensory experience that cannot be objectively communicated. It is often used in philosophy and psychology to discuss the unique quality of an individual's perception.

Examples:

When asked to describe the quale of the red color he saw, the painter struggled to find words to truly capture the experience.
The subjective perception of quale varies from person to person, making it difficult to establish a unified understanding.

Sense 2: Adjective

As an adjective, quale describes something that is characterized or related to a specific quality or characteristic.

Examples:

The chef crafted a dish with such qualé flavors that it left everyone speechless.
In this exhibition, the artist presents qualé artwork that provokes deep introspection.