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Meaning of ipsative | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR B2
ˈɪpsətɪv

Definitions

  1. Denoting a measure that forces a person to choose among multiple desirable options.
    not-comparable
  2. Comparing a measure of a person against that person’s previous assessments.
    not-comparable

Equivalents

Deutsch ipsativ
Español ipsativo
Français ipsatif ipsative

Examples

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

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

ipsihemispheric ipsilateral ipsilateralbuccal ipsilateralized ipsilesional ipsiversive

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