Quantitative describesgives details about what a thing is like or means something that can be counted, measured, or expressedput into a form that others can understand, especially with symbols or words in numbers. It is often used in research, statistics, and science, but it also has a rare specializedlimited to one particular field or purpose meaning in poetry.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˌkwɑːntəˈteɪtɪv/
Easy pronunciation: kwon-tuh-TAY-tiv (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress on the third syllable, with secondary stress at the start.
Adjective meaning based on numbers or measurement.
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Quantitative Meaning
based on numbers or measurement
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: expressible as a quantity or relating to measurement
Example: The report uses quantitative data to compare sales across regions.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- measurable — Fits the idea of something that can be measured.
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Other Meanings of Quantitative
Meaning 2
focused on measuring amounts
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: relating to the measurement of quantity
Example: The study used quantitative methods to examine consumer behavior.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- measurable — Works here too when the focus is on measuring amounts.
Meaning 3
in poetry, based on syllable length
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: of verse, having a metric system based on relative duration of syllables
Example: This is a quantitative verse pattern found in classical poetry.
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Quantitative Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- measurable
relating to the measurement of quantity
- measurable
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse quantitative with qualitative. Quantitative means based on numbers or measurement; qualitative means based on qualities or descriptions.
- In poetry, quantitative has a special technical meaning and does not refer to data or statistics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does quantitative mean in simple English?
It means based on numbers, amounts, or measurement.
What is a synonym for quantitative?
A close synonym is measurable, though it is not always a perfect substitute.
What is the opposite of quantitative?
The most common opposite is qualitative.
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