qualitative

[ kwol-i-tey-tiv ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or concerned with quality or qualities.

qualitative

/ ˈkwɒlɪtətɪv; -ˌteɪ- /

adjective

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

Derived Forms

• ˈqualitatively, adverb

Other Words From

• qual·i·ta·tive·ly adverb
• non·qual·i·ta·tive 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

The point is to understand what is the trend, what is the qualitative take-home message you get from this.

From Quanta Magazine

By injecting more qualitative and quantitative data into your evaluation, you increase the chances that you uncover not only new but inclusive insights that consider the perspectives of a more diverse group, not just the “general market consumer.”

From Search Engine Watch

Our qualitative associations with food and drink have also changed.

From Nautilus

The industry is moving towards attention as an additional qualitative currency for ad buying and selling.

From Digiday

If nothing else, qualitative keyword research will allow you to understand the breadth of your audience’s interests and concerns better.

From Search Engine Watch

For us, there was a big kind of qualitative leap on this record.

From The Daily Beast

Then there is more qualitative research, such as contemporary fiction.

From The Daily Beast

The approach she takes in her book is what is known in psychological research as a “qualitative” study.

From The Daily Beast

The Pentagon and CIA work constantly with their Israeli counterparts to ensure Israel's qualitative edge.

From The Daily Beast

Preserving that qualitative edge enjoys broad bipartisan support in the United States.

From The Daily Beast

The action is an exceedingly sensitive qualitative test for gold.

From Project Gutenberg

Qualitative tests demonstrated the presence of a chlorid, a nitrate, a mercuric salt, free acid and glycerin.

From Project Gutenberg

Qualitative tests demonstrated the presence of sodium, a carbonate, caffein and acetanilid, the latter in considerable quantities.

From Project Gutenberg

Qualitative tests demonstrated the presence of antipyrin, free boric acid and sodium borate.

From Project Gutenberg

This objection does not hold good if either merely qualitative evidence, or a fairly approximate quantation, is required.

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