qualitative

adjective

qual·​i·​ta·​tive ˈkwä-lə-ˌtā-tiv 

: of, relating to, or involving quality or kind

qualitatively adverb

Examples of qualitative in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For that reason, in trying to determine which stocks may be worth nibbling on, taking a more holistic and qualitative view can help cut through the noise. —Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025

Taken together, the two data sources show that a move from a ten-point scale to a six-point one can reduce the gender gap in performance evaluations even as underlying biases, as revealed by qualitative descriptions, remain. —Laura Clawson, JSTOR Daily, 4 Apr. 2025

Automated systems can sometimes overlook the qualitative aspects of a business, such as its reputation, customer relationships and market potential, which are critical for a comprehensive evaluation. —Chris Scharman, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025

To take a qualitative test and make a quantitative assessment. —ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing qualitative

• qualitative analysis

Rhymes for qualitative

• allocative
• appellative
• commutative
• connotative
• copulative
• degradative
• dissipative
• educative
• exudative
• facultative
• imitative
• infiltrative

Kids Definition

qualitative

adjective

qual·​i·​ta·​tive ˈkwäl-ə-ˌtāt-iv 

: of, relating to, or involving quality or kind

qualitatively adverb

Medical Definition

qualitative

adjective

qual·​i·​ta·​tive ˈkwäl-ə-ˌtāt-iv 

: of, relating to, or involving quality or kind

qualitative changes

qualitatively adverb