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Meaning of ipsative | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR B2

/ˈɪpsətɪv/

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Deutsch ipsativ

Español ipsativo

Français ipsatif

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.

See also

ipsihemispheric ipsilateral ipsilateralbuccal ipsilateralized ipsilesional ipsiversive