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

There’s no qualitative difference between the two, so purchase according to your preference. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026

Bell's research was a qualitative phenomenological study that used in-depth interviews with participants. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026

For instance, our team has used qualitative inquiry to explore how parents, children and teachers navigate digital privacy issues. — Ankolika De, The Conversation, 19 May 2026

Habeas corpus was nationalized as part of the qualitative and quantitative increase in federal power brought on by the Civil War. — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 25 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing qualitative

• qualitative analysis

Rhymes for qualitative

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

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