Quantitative

Pronunciation

• UK: IPA: /ˈkwÉ’ntɪtÉ™tɪv/
• US: enPR: kwänʹtÄ­-tā-tÄ­v, IPA: /ˈkwÉ‘ntɪteɪtɪv/

Full definition of quantitative

Adjective

1. Of a measurement based on some quantity or number rather than on some quality
2. (chemistry) Of a form of analysis that determines the amount of some element or compound in a sample

Related terms

• quantity
• quantitate

Derived terms

• quantitative analysis
• quantitative analyst
• quantitative easing
• quantitativeness
• quantitative research