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Nonnumerical: meaning, definitions and examples

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nonnumerical

 

[ nɒnˈnjuːmərɪkəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

data description

The term 'nonnumerical' refers to data or information that is not expressed in numerical form. This can include qualitative data such as words, descriptions, or categories that do not have a mathematical value. Nonnumerical data is often used in fields like social sciences, humanities, and qualitative research where understanding context, themes, or patterns is more important than quantifying information. An example of nonnumerical data can be open-ended survey responses, narrative descriptions, or observations.

Synonyms

categorical, descriptive, qualitative

Examples of usage

  • The study used nonnumerical analysis for the interview responses.
  • Researchers often prefer nonnumerical data for exploring complex human behaviors.
  • Nonnumerical variables can be critical in qualitative studies.

Translations

Translations of the word "nonnumerical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não numérico

🇮🇳 गैर-संख्यात्मक

🇩🇪 nicht numerisch

🇮🇩 non-numerik

🇺🇦 неконечний

🇵🇱 nienumeryczny

🇯🇵 非数値的

🇫🇷 non numérique

🇪🇸 no numérico

🇹🇷 sayısal olmayan

🇰🇷 비수치적

🇸🇦 غير رقمي

🇨🇿 není číselný

🇸🇰 není číselný

🇨🇳 非数字的

🇸🇮 nenumeričen

🇮🇸 ekki tölulegur

🇰🇿 сандық емес

🇬🇪 არასაბოლოო

🇦🇿 rəqəmsal olmayan

🇲🇽 no numérico

Etymology

The word 'nonnumerical' is derived from the prefix 'non-', which indicates absence, and 'numerical', which comes from the Latin word 'numerus', meaning number. The concept of nonnumerical information has become increasingly relevant with the rise of qualitative research methodologies. In the context of statistics and data analysis, nonnumerical is often contrasted with numerical data, highlighting the importance of qualitative insights. Over time, as research fields have expanded to integrate various perspectives, the understanding and application of nonnumerical data have evolved, emphasizing its significance in providing context and depth to quantitative findings.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,000, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.