qualitative
Of descriptions or distinctions based on some quality rather than on some quantityOf descriptions or distinctions based on some quality rather than on some quantity.
» She focuses on qualitative research.
Meaning
3 sensesOf descriptions or distinctions based on some quality rather than on some quantity.
Near-synonyms: nonquantitative, unquantitative
qualitativ
ка́чественныйkáčestvennyj
я́кіснийjákisnyj
involving distinctions based on qualities
Of a form of analysis that yields the identity of a compound.
qualitativ
ка́чественныйkáčestvennyj
(Nigeria)High-quality
Examples
4 sentencesShe focuses on qualitative research.
While a quantitative approach may be useful in certain situations, I think this case necessitates a qualitative analysis.
The qualitative advantage of the second solution was eyecatching. Because of this, the client chose this variation of the project.
Indices for the economy are quantitative measures and don't account for qualitative aspects of lifestyle. The indices are from a Western perspective.
Translations
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Origin
From Late Latin (or Medieval Latin) quālitātīvus. Equivalent to quality + -ative.From Late Latin (or Medieval Latin) quālitātīvus. Equivalent to quality + -ative.
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Forms
more qualitative, most qualitative| Comparative | more qualitative Lesson |
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| Superlative | most qualitative Lesson |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsAntonyms
3 antonymsWord family
12 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form