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

Trump’s announcement is also surprising because some in the Republican administration have been wary about upsetting Israel’s qualitative military edge over its neighbors, especially at a time when Trump is depending on Israeli support for the success of his Gaza peace plan. —Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 18 Nov. 2025

The move would test Washington’s commitment to maintaining Israel’s qualitative military edge. —Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 18 Nov. 2025

Over the next years, the ambition is to develop accessories, but in a very qualitative way. —Miles Socha, Footwear News, 17 Nov. 2025

Then, testers respond to a series of questions that help provide qualitative feedback on everything from carving chops to ollie power. —Drew Zieff, Outside, 7 Nov. 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