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

Customer referrals, review quality, repeat recommendations, employee participation on professional networks, community engagement and qualitative feedback all provide a clearer picture of whether trust is actually being built. — Janita Pannu, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

This is followed by an interview—and then Bending Spoons used hiring algorithms to run an analysis on how the talent scored against both quantitative, and qualitative characteristics. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 15 July 2026

But that valuation is justified given CAVA’s strong qualitative fundamentals, such as recent menu innovations and high customer loyalty, leaving the stock attractive, Morgan Stanley said. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 15 July 2026

The qualitative fallout of 1898 is no less important for being more difficult to measure. — CBS News, 12 July 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