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

These qualitative measures offer a sense of direction and momentum, especially in the early stages of your strategy. —Daria Gonzalez, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024

Any qualitative list says more about the listmakers than the work therein, and this would be especially true for Leigh. —Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024

The qualitative aspects serve to contextualize the survey results. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Dec. 2024

Sometimes states jump to the left or right due to local, more qualitative factors that are missed in polls. —G. Elliott Morris, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing qualitative

• qualitative analysis

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