qual ‧ i ‧ ta ‧ tive AC /ˈkwɒlətətɪv, ˈkwɒlɪtətɪv $ ˈkwɑːləteɪ-/ BrE AmE adjective formal
[ Word Family: adverb : ↑ qualitatively ; adjective : ↑ qualitative ]
relating to the quality or standard of something rather than the quantity
a qualitative analysis/study
a qualitative study of educational services/
qualitative research
—qualitatively adverb :
Women’s experiences are qualitatively different from men’s.
⇨ quantitative