Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Quality”?
Learn the singular and plural noun forms, the rule behind the plural, and examples that show the form in context.
Singular and Plural Form of Quality
Quality is the singular noun form. Qualities is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: How good or bad something is; the degree of excellence of a thing.
Why is the Plural of Quality “qualities”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Quality
When a word ends in consonant + y, change the y to -ies. Example: quality → qualities
How to Remember the Plural of Quality
Just add -s to “quality” to make “qualities”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
Singular vs Plural Examples with Quality
See quality and qualities used in real sentences side by side.
- The quality of this coffee is excellent. A2
- Good quality shoes last much longer. A2
- The research assessed the quality of drinking water in the region. B1
Common Plural Mistakes with Quality
Wrong: The quality of the products are very good.
Correct: The quality of the products is very good.
Quality is singular; use singular verb 'is' even when followed by plural noun.
Wrong: We need more qualitys in our work.
Correct: We need better quality in our work.
Quality is usually uncountable; use 'quality' not 'qualitys' or 'qualities'.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Quality
What is the plural of “quality”?
The plural of “quality” is “qualities”.
Is “qualities” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.