Dictionary Entry
qualitative
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ˈkwɒl.ɪ.tə.tɪv/Word FrequencyCommon (4.07)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)Something qualitative.
In a Sentence
“The essay uses qualitative to make the point more precise.”
Published Usage Examples
“Forecasting can be successful, particularly over the short term and, over the longer term, by understanding what they call "qualitative and contingent" regulatories or trends "in driving price swings."”
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Origin
From Latin 'qualitas' meaning 'quality'.
Common Phrases
research qualitativeanalysis qualitativedata qualitativemethods qualitativedifferences qualitativechange qualitative
Poetry examples for “qualitative”
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