The Classification of Properties
Though the notation employed is similar to that for things, these classes capture adjectival/adverbial concepts that can be freely combined with things and relators. Since the Q class is logically distinct from the ‘thing’ classes elsewhere, it might have been desirable to use an entirely novel notation (as with relationships). It is hoped that the symbol ‘Q’ can readily be appreciated as indicating something unique.
Q. Qualities [Unlike previous classes, this adjectival class is not expected to go first]
[Q can code for quality (of) or property (of) in general. Improve is thus Q↑]
[Can be included in causal chains without ‘to be’ as in caused to be beautiful will just be →QA1 (though ideally the thing that was
caused to be beautiful would be included in the notation]
[These terms have largely been identified inductively, but attempts have been made to order the terms logically (while trying to
limit second-level subclasses to nine elements for notational ease.]
QA. Aesthetic qualities
1. Beautiful
2. Decorated (Several types in AAT) [Trimmed?]
3. Polished
4. Painted
5. Ethereal
6. Luminescence or brightness/ dull
7. Intense or deep
8. Sleek
9. Sublime
QB. Behavioral qualities
1. Intensely
2. Thankful
3. In person
4. Stressed (anxious)
5. Controversial
6. Anonymous
7. Private versus public
8. Refined
9. Elegant
[Note that most qualities of behavior are captured in I. Cruelty is IF5. Sensitive is IF1. Rational is GA4a]
QC. Comparative qualities [Can use linked notation too: QC(QP1) is ‘harder’]
1. Superior/ Inferior [power relationship]
2. Rich/ poor
3. Complimentary/ Not
4. Better/worse [Won/lost?] [Exceptional or masterpiece?]
5. More [can be combined with speed, length, mass, etc.] Most in combination.
6. Less
7. Much or Many or Large (very) [Too many?] [Overcrowded is too many people collected]
8. Little or Few or Small [The precise meaning should be clear in context]
9. Some or Medium -dimensional; Similar (Identical combined with QC5)
How many?
QD. Dimensional nature
1. One-dimensional
2. Two-dimensional
3. Three-dimensional
4. Four-dimensional
QE. Evaluative qualities
1. Successful
2. Good or Favourable versus Bad [Combined with many etc signals too many] [Note ethical/not is below]
3. Interesting or Exciting. Dramatic [vs.comedic?]
4. Enjoyable or pleasant
5. Perfect
6. Suitable of Acceptable versus Unacceptable or Outrageous
7. Safe or Protected versus Dangerous [fireproof is cause safe from fire; ditto waterproof, soundproof etc.]
8. Simple or Easy versus Complex or Complicated or Difficult [Particular meanings of the word ‘complex’ are associated with particular theories]
9. Popular
QF. Functional qualities
1. Necessary [deal with ‘if’, ‘can’ ‘because’ with causal chains]
2. Sufficient
3. Effective Important Significant
4. Contingent [Note that contingency will often be captured through a causal chain]
5. Stochastic or Arbitrary (maybe) Risky or Unpredictable
6. Mechanical
7. Automatic
8. Calibrated or Precise
9. Strategic
QH. Chemical Qualities
1. Temperature [Melting and boiling point through compounding?]
2. Pressure
3. Volume
4. Mass [Weight through compounding?]
5. Solubility [Concentration level?] [Hydrophilia -- whether a substance is attracted to water -- through links]
6. Purity
7. Polarity
8. Reactivity?
QI. Informational qualities
1. Informative
2. Suggestive
3. Secret or Concealed or Disguised versus Revealed
4. True or Correct versus False or Mistaken [Link to mistaken statements in T]
5. Fictional
6. Critical versus Supportive
7. Illusory [Magic is something illusory] [Virtual reality is ?]
8. Symbolic versus Representational
9. Logical Dialectical?
QM. Miscellaneous qualities
1. Romantic
2. Familiar
3. Moulded
4. Domestic
5. Solitary
6. Artificial
7. Authentic
8. Visionary versus Fantastic
9. Rustic
QN. Natural qualities
1. Dry versus Wet [Damp? Humid?]
2. Bright versus Dark [Dim?]
3. Sweet versus Sour
4. Acidic
5. Alkaline
6. Base
7. Rusty [Corrosive?]
8. Electrically charged
QP. Physical qualities
1. Hard versus soft
2. Thick versus Thin [Condensed is less thick]
3. Smooth versus Coarse or Rough
4. Stiff versus firm
5. Worn Cracked
6. Crisp
7. Elastic versus Taught or Tight
8. Fuzzy versus Concrete
9. Tough versus Tender
QQ. Qualities of perception
1. Clear
2. Clean
3. Complete versus Partial
4. Damaged
5. Mysterious
6. Elaborate
7. Closed or Blocked
8. Familiar or Normal or Standard versus Special or Unusual
9. Balanced
QR. Relational qualities
1. Full versus Empty
2. Open versus Closed or Sealed [Combine with ‘safe’ for ‘locked’]
3. United or Gathered versus Disunited or Polarized or Diverse [diversify is ownership of type diverse (since diversified ownership
is captured under corporation and could be further specified if necessary by link to many owners)]
4. Homogenous or Uniform versus Distinct parts
5. Orderly or Arranged or Structured or Codified or Patterned versus Randomly organized
6. In formation with or Traverses [from UMLS]
7. Marginal
8. Loose
9. Approximate
QT. Time-related qualities
1. Fast(er) versus Slow(er) [acceleration is increased faster] [constant is stable faster]
2. Historic or Vintage
3. Modern or Contemporary
4. Mature or Ripe
5. Civilized
6. Radical versus Traditional
7. Delayed
8. Potential
9. Enduring, persistent
QV. Qualities associated with values [or just compound with values/]
1. Ethical versus Unethical
2. Tidy or Neat
3. Holy versus Secular
4. Independent
5. Legitimate [Legal should be linked to law]
6. Voluntary versus Involuntary
7. Waste or wasteful
8. Wise versus foolish
9. Pragmatic
[Sacrality/divinity would be handled with linked notation to Religion]
QW. Qualities associated with physics
1. Work
2. Energy [Enthalpy, the total energy of a thermodynamic system, through links]
3. Force
4. Wavelength
5. Frequency [Pitch?]
6. Reflection
QX. Mathematical Properties [not captured elsewhere.]
1. Cardinality
2. Separation
3. Countability
4. Connectedness
5. Compactness
6. Metrizability
7. Congruence
8. Convexity versus concavity
9. Positive versus Negative
[Note: Feminine versus Masculine would be attitude or behavior compounded with gender.]