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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