Definitions

1. adverb

in the manner or degree that is specified

“He played the piece qua piano, emphasizing the melodic line.”

2. adverb

as a matter of fact or in reality

“I’m not sure if I’ll go to the party, qua going, but I’ll definitely attend the reception.”

3. adverb

in a specified quality or respect

“The company is primarily a technology firm qua research and development.”

4. noun

a quantity or amount

“The qua of water in the bottle is 2 liters.”

5. noun

a quality or attribute

“The qua of kindness in her personality made her very likable.”

6. preposition

in the capacity of or as

“She worked qua director of the film, overseeing all aspects of production.”