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Qualitative

Verb / ˈkwɑ:lʌˌteɪtɪv / Another word for qualitative — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to, measuring, or measured by the quality of something rather than its quantity

Synonyms & similar words

quantitative subjective descriptive interpretive non-quantitative non-numerical qualificatory characteristic feature trait attribute discriminative sensitive nuanced detailed thorough comprehensive in-depth profound subtle complex

Synonyms by register

Formal

descriptive non-numerical categorical essential

Informal

descriptive character-based sort-of kind-of

Literary

essential intrinsic inherent

Antonyms

quantitative numerical measurable statistical objective factual

Common collocations

  • qualitative analysis
  • qualitative research
  • qualitative data
  • qualitative assessment
  • qualitative change
  • qualitative difference
  • qualitative study

Word family

noun quality
adverb qualitatively

Usage note

Often contrasted with 'quantitative', 'qualitative' refers to the nature or essence of something rather than its quantity or amount. It is commonly used in research and analysis.

Example sentences

  1. The artist used qualitative methods to evaluate the color and texture of the paint.
  2. The teacher used qualitative assessments to understand how her students were progressing in their learning.
  3. The researcher conducted a qualitative study to explore the experiences of new mothers.
  4. The chef used qualitative measures to determine the quality of the ingredients.
  5. The team used qualitative data to analyze the effectiveness of their marketing campaign.

Quotes

  • The qualitative determines the quantitative. - Ansel Adams
  • The qualitative content of a work of art is not its theme, but its power. - Susan Sontag
  • The qualitative thinker lives in a world of essence and sees life as it is. - Joseph Joubert

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