qualitative — relating to or involving the quality or character of something rather than its quantity
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or involving the quality or character of something rather than its quantity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkwɑːlɪteɪtɪv/
Example Sentences
- The pizza restaurant switched from quantitative to qualitative approach - now they make fewer pizzas but each one tastes like heaven.
- Her qualitative research revealed that students prefer shorter but more engaging lectures.
- The company's qualitative improvement was so dramatic that even their boring meetings became entertaining.
qualitative
ADJECTIVE[/ˈkwɑːlɪteɪtɪv/]
relating to or involving the quality or character of something rather than its quantity
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Medieval Latin 'qualitativus', derived from 'qualitas' (quality, property), which comes from 'qualis' (of what kind, of such a kind). The suffix '-ative' indicates relating to or having the nature of something.
Breakdown
quali- (of what kind) + -tat- (quality) + -ive (adjective suffix meaning relating to) = qualitative
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pizza restaurant switched from quantitative to qualitative approach - now they make fewer pizzas but each one tastes like heaven.”
“Her qualitative research revealed that students prefer shorter but more engaging lectures.”
“The company's qualitative improvement was so dramatic that even their boring meetings became entertaining.”
“Qualitative data from interviews provides deeper insights than numerical surveys.”
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