quantitatively

adv — 2 senses

quantitatively

adv

Etymology From quantitative + -ly.

1

In a quantitative manner.

  • These models have been useful to quantitatively understand the processes leading to the tectonic defeat of antecedent rivers [76 ], [77 ] and the formation of intramountain basins [60 ].2015 August 6, “Topographic Evolution and Climate Aridification during Continental Collision: Insights from Computer Simulations”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI:
  • Immunohistochemistry was performed to quantitatively evaluate tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand (RANKL), osteoprotegerin (OPG), interleukin-10 (IL-10) and runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX-2) expression in serial sections of each hemimaxilla.2015 August 14, “Green Tea Modulates Cytokine Expression in the Periodontium and Attenuates Alveolar Bone Resorption in Type 1 Diabetic Rats”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI:
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  • [A]s much as language in our modern technological world is mediated through the written word, quantitatively spoken language still reigns supreme.2019, Li Huang, James Lambert, “Another Arrow for the Quiver: A New Methodology for Multilingual Researchers”, in Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, →DOI, page 8:
2

With respect to quantity rather than quality.

Antonyms
qualitatively

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