noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Excessive reliance on or use of facts and figures that can be derived using statistical or mathematical procedures. uncountable
2. 2
   The inappropriate application of such processes, especially in anthropology and sociology. uncountable

Etymology

From quantitative + -phrenia.

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