qual·i·ta·tive 
/ˈkwɑ:ləˌteɪtɪv/ adjective
/ˈkwɑ:ləˌteɪtɪv/ adjective : of or relating to how good something is : of or relating to the quality of something
▪ a qualitative analysis of the product [=an analysis concerned with the quality of the product] ▪ The research showed a qualitative difference between the two teaching methods. [=showed that one teaching method is better than the other] — compare quantitative
▪ a qualitative analysis of the product [=an analysis concerned with the quality of the product] ▪ The research showed a qualitative difference between the two teaching methods. [=showed that one teaching method is better than the other] — compare quantitative
— qual·i·ta·tive·ly adverb
