quantitative

adjective

quan·​ti·​ta·​tive ˈkwän-tə-ˌtā-tiv 

1

: of, relating to, or expressible in terms of quantity

2

: of, relating to, or involving the measurement of quantity or amount

3

: based on quantity

specifically, of classical verse : based on temporal quantity or duration of sounds

quantitatively adverb

quantitativeness noun

Examples of quantitative in a Sentence

Scientists are gathering quantitative information about human intelligence.

Recent Examples on the Web

Getty Images Most of the world’s best hedge funds have advanced quantitative models and deep investing teams across several asset classes, but in another standout year for old-fashioned stock investing, none fared better than British billionaire Chris Hohn. —Hank Tucker, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026

The assessment draws on quantitative data collected by the health department and other health care entities, as well as focus group interviews and survey responses from about 3,400 residents. —Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 16 Jan. 2026

Unlike prior late-cycle episodes, the Federal Reserve is cutting interest rates rather than hiking them and has resumed quantitative easing through Treasury bill purchases. —Yun Li, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026

This quantitative study aims to celebrate and recognize the enduring influence of American brands and companies on American culture, economy, and society. —Time Staff, Time, 8 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin quantitativus, from Latin quantitat-, quantitas quantity

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing quantitative

• quantitative analysis
• quantitative easing
• quantitative inheritance

Rhymes for quantitative

• allocative
• appellative
• commutative
• connotative
• copulative
• degradative
• dissipative
• educative
• exudative
• facultative
• imitative
• infiltrative

Kids Definition

quantitative

adjective

quan·​ti·​ta·​tive ˈkwän(t)-ə-ˌtāt-iv 

: of, relating to, or involving the measurement of quantity

quantitatively adverb

quantitativeness noun

Medical Definition

quantitative

adjective

quan·​ti·​ta·​tive ˈkwän(t)-ə-ˌtāt-iv 

1

: of, relating to, or expressible in terms of quantity

2

: of, relating to, or involving the measurement of quantity or amount

quantitatively adverb