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Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Denoting a measure that forces a person to choose among multiple desirable options. not-comparable

   "Myers-Briggs uses ipsative measures, whereas the Five-Factor Model uses normative measures."

2. 2
   Comparing a measure of a person against that person’s previous assessments. not-comparable

Antonyms

All antonyms

normative

Example

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"Myers-Briggs uses ipsative measures, whereas the Five-Factor Model uses normative measures."

Etymology

From Latin ipse (“of the self”).

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