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qualitatively

/ˈkwɑː.lə.teɪ.tɪv.li/
qual · i · ta · tive · ly
Adjective:qualitative
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• adverb

1

In a manner relating to, measuring, or judged by the quality, character, or inherent nature of something rather than its quantity or numerical value.

Example

"The new curriculum is qualitatively different from the old one, focusing on critical thinking rather than rote memorization."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often contrasted with 'quantitatively': 'qualitatively' refers to inherent properties, attributes, or character (how something is), whereas 'quantitatively' refers to measurable amounts or numbers (how much there is).

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qualifying
qualitative
qualitatively
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qualm
quandary

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'qualitative' + '-ly', ultimately tracing back to the Late Latin 'qualitativus', from Latin 'qualitas' ('quality, character'), coined by Cicero from 'qualis' ('of what kind').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Qualitatively. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/qualitatively
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