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

In addition, the NFL argued that the NFLPA refused to share important information about its survey, including methodology such as whether the data is weighted or averaged, and how qualitative feedback sways results. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026

Beyond the structure of contracts there are other qualitative aspects to look out for. —Mikael Johnsson, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026

Another reason these factors are more qualitative than quantitative is that when a ball is flashed across the box, and there is nobody there to finish, it will be chalked up as an inaccurate pass, not a chance created. —Mark Carey, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026

Yes, there’s a qualitative element to humans. —Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026

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