noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Used in technical or academic contexts to describe analysis or properties based on quality rather than quantity. Often contrasted with 定量 (quantitative).
As a result of qualitative analysis, no harmful substances were detected.
This research emphasizes qualitative data.
qualitative
qualitative analysis
shear stability
deterministic language
qualitative antigen test
From 定 (fixed, determined) and 性 (nature, property). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the compound is used in modern technical vocabulary.