qualitative Meaning & Definition
ˈkwä-lə-ˌtā-tiv
What Does Qualitative Mean?
Qualitative is used as an adjective meaning of, relating to, or involving quality or kind.
Qualitative: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkwä-lə-ˌtā-tiv/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Antonyms | quantitative |
| Comparative / superlative | more qualitative, most qualitative |
| Adverb | qualitatively |
| First known use | 1607 |
Qualitative Definition (Adjective)
- of, relating to, or involving quality or kind
Synonyms of Qualitative
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Qualitative synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Qualitative
Qualitative in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
qual·i·ta·tive·ly adverb
qualitative
qualitatively
qualitative (comparative more qualitative, superlative most qualitative)
qualitative (plural qualitatives)
Words That Rhyme With Qualitative
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Origin of Qualitative
From Late Latin (or Medieval Latin) quālitātīvus. Equivalent to quality + -ative.
First Known Use
1607
How to Pronounce Qualitative
You say qualitative as /ˈkwä-lə-ˌtā-tiv/. It has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (kwä).
Questions People Ask About Qualitative
What part of speech is qualitative?
Qualitative is an adjective.
What is the opposite of qualitative?
The opposite of qualitative is quantitative.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of qualitative?
The comparative form is more qualitative and the superlative form is most qualitative.