quantitatively.

In terms of numerical amounts, measurements, or relationships.

Use it for

Words that belong together

• quantitatively assess
• quantitatively comparable

On the page

The effect was quantitatively small even though its interpretation attracted substantial attention.

The analysis assessed the difference quantitatively before considering its practical importance.

Usage notes

Primary category: academic / formal. Forms: Invariable adverb; no plural or tense forms. Compare degree only where the particular use naturally permits it. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Writing functions: qualification, comparison, causation, methodology, interpretation. Disciplines: academic writing, research, argumentation. Commonness: moderately common.