quantitative

Meaning

1. Of a measurements and data types: based on some quantity or number rather than on some quality.
2. Of logical analysis: based on quantification as well as qualification, rather than solely the latter: thus, not ignorant of magnitudes (large or small).
3. Of a form of analysis, that determines the amount of some element or compound in a sample.

Synonyms

numerical

dosage

dose

magnitude

measure

quant

quantity

weigh

amount

dosis

Translations

quantitativ

quantitatif

cuantitativo

quantitativo

quantitativo

kwantitatief

كمّي

quantitatiu

mengenmäßig

ποσοτικός

nicel

كمِّيّ

quantitativa

مِقْدارِي

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈkwɒntɪtətɪv/

Etymology

From Late Latin quantitātīvus. By surface analysis, quantity + -ative.