Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quantifier
Noun
/ˈkwɒntɪfaɪər/
Definition
A quantifier is a word or phrase that indicates the quantity of a noun. It helps specify how much or how many of the noun is being referred to.
Examples
- Many students passed the exam.
- Few animals survive in the desert.
- All cookies are delicious.
Meaning
In linguistic terms, a quantifier provides information about the amount or quantity of something in a sentence. It can represent specific or nonspecific amounts, such as ‘some’, ‘many’, ‘few’, and ‘all’.
Synonyms
- Determiner
- Indicator
- Amount word
