qualitative

[kwol-i-tey-tiv]

adjective

1. pertaining to or concerned with quality or qualities.

qualitative

/ ˈkwɒlɪtətɪv, -ˌteɪ- /

adjective

1. involving or relating to distinctions based on quality or qualities Compare quantitative

Other Word Forms

• qualitatively adverb
• nonqualitative adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of qualitative¹

First recorded in 1600–10; from Late Latin quālitātīvus, equivalent to quālitāt- (stem of quālitās ) quality + -īvus -ive

Example Sentences

“I think it’s a qualitative leap between calling somebody a radical leftist and a terrorist. You’re a terrorist. They can be executed summarily. That’s kind of the logic of it,” Leonard said.

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“The qualitative aspect of testing has become more important than the sheer number of launches,” Hong said.

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Players who tick the boxes will be flagged, before being assessed on a more "qualitative" basis.

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Pantekidis adds: “Only by conducting a thorough investigation that involves quantifying the mathematical break-even and the qualitative implications, families can make well-informed decisions that protect balance sheet integrity, maintain flexibility, and sustain wealth across generations.”

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The research team used both qualitative and quantitative methods.

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