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정성적

jeongseongjeok

정성적 + noun (정성적 연구) · 정성적으로 (adverb) · 정성적인 (+noun)

qualitative

Example

인터뷰 자료는 정성적 방법으로 분석했어요.

We analyzed the interview data using qualitative methods.

Word parts

정 fix성 nature적 -ic

Literally 'fixing the nature' — describing qualities, not numbers.

Good to know

Don't confuse it with 정성 (精誠), 'sincere effort', as in 정성껏 (wholeheartedly).