In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
QUANTITATIVELY
quantitatively
(adverb) in a quantitative manner; “this can be expressed quantitatively”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
quantitatively (comparative more quantitatively, superlative most quantitatively)
In a quantitative manner.
With respect to quantity rather than quality.
Antonyms
• qualitatively
Source: Wiktionary
QUANTITATIVE
Quan"ti*ta*tive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. quantitatif.]
Definition: Relating to quantity.
– Quan"ti*ta*tive*ly, adv. Quantitative analysis (Chem.), analysis which determines the amount or quantity of each ingredient of a substance, by weight or by volume; -- contrasted with qualitative analysis.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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