qualitative

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective involving distinctions based on qualities
  2. adjective relating to or involving comparisons based on qualities

Etymology

From Late Latin (or Medieval Latin) quālitātīvus. Equivalent to quality + -ative.

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