qualitative
adjective formal uk/ˈkwɒl.ɪ.tə.tɪv/ us/ˈkwɑː.lə.teɪ.t̬ɪv/
(STANDARD)
质量的；性质的
relating to how good or bad something is
Is there any qualitative difference between these two DVD players? 这两台DVD播放机在质量上有差别吗？
(CHARACTERISTIC)
质的，性质上的
relating to what something or someone is like
There has been a qualitative change in the relationship between the public and the government. 民众和政府之间的关系有了质的改变。
Compare: quantitative