QUALIFIED CHANGE
 
 
 

Total terminus a quo =

 
matter (the substance) +
formal terminus a quo (the privation)
 

Total terminus ad quem =

 
matter (the substance) +
formal terminus ad quem (the accidental form)

 
 
UNQUALIFIED CHANGE
 
 
 

Total terminus a quo =

 
matter (primary matter) +
formal terminus a quo (the privation)
 

Total terminus ad quem=

 
matter (primary matter) +
formal terminus ad quem (the substantial form)