\Qual"i*ta*tive\, a. [Cf. LL. gualitativus, F.
qualitatif.]
Relating to quality; having the character of quality. --
{Qual"i*ta*tive*ly}, adv.
{Qualitative analysis} (Chem.), analysis which merely
   determines the constituents of a substance without any
   regard to the quantity of each ingredient; -- contrasted
   with quantitative analysis.