Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Quantify”
To measure something and express it as a number or amount
Word Family of Quantify
What is the noun of quantify? — quantification
What is the verb of quantify? — quantify
What is the adjective of quantify? — quantifiable
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The researchers struggled to quantify the environmental impact of the new factory. B2
- It is difficult to quantify customer satisfaction using traditional metrics alone. B2
- The company attempted to quantify its losses during the economic downturn. B2
Word Form Patterns for Quantify
-tion
Adds **-tion** to form a noun describing an action, process, or result. Example: quantify → quantification.
-able
Adds **-able** to form an adjective meaning capable of, or worthy of, that action. Example: quantify → quantifiable.
Origin and Word Formation of Quantify
From Latin 'quantus' (how much) + '-ify' suffix. First used in English in the 17th century in logic and science.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Quantify
Wrong: He quantifying the data now
Correct: He is quantifying the data now
Use auxiliary 'is' with gerund form 'quantifying'
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Quantify
What are the word forms of “quantify”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “quantify”?
“quantify” is primarily a verb. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “quantify” come from?
From Latin 'quantus' (how much) + '-ify' suffix. First used in English in the 17th century in logic and science.