qualitative
qualitative Lexical Profile
qualitative Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Relating to, measuring, or measured by the quality, character, or non-numerical properties of something rather than its quantity.
"The researchers conducted in-depth interviews to gather qualitative data about employee satisfaction."
(In chemistry) Relating to the identification of the chemical constituents or elements present in a substance or mixture, regardless of their exact amounts.
"The laboratory technician performed a qualitative analysis to determine whether lead was present in the water sample."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'qualitative' (which concerns observable properties, experiences, or characteristics) with 'quantitative' (which concerns measurable numerical amounts or quantities).
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the early 17th century from Late Latin qualitativus, derived from Latin qualitas ('quality, nature, or property'), which was coined by Cicero from qualis ('of what sort or kind').