Quantitative
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkwɒntɪtətɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Quantitative is an adjective meaning Of a measurements and data types: based on some quantity or number rather than on some quality.
Meaning
Of a measurements and data types: based on some quantity or number rather than on some quality.
More Meanings
- (chemistry) Of a form of analysis, that determines the amount of some element or compound in a sample.
- Of logical analysis: based on quantification as well as qualification, rather than solely the latter: thus, not ignorant of magnitudes (large or small).
Example Sentences
quantitative data
quantitative analysis
Near-synonyms: nonqualitative, unqualitative
A yes-no data field is qualitative, whereas a number-value data field is quantitative.
Word Forms
- quantitive
Synonyms for quantitative
Depending on context, synonyms include nonqualitative, unqualitative, quantifiable, denary, duodecimal, valued.
Antonyms for quantitative
Common opposites include nonquantitative, unquantitative, qualitative, accentual, syllabic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include numerical, quantifiable, numeric, decimal, valued, duodecimal.
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