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nonmetrically

nonmetrically

9.3
In a way that does not use exact measurements and looks at overall patterns
  • adverb
translation icon : de manera no métrica
  • The two paintings were judged nonmetrically, based on their overall impression rather than specific dimensions.

Examples

  • The researchers analyzed the data nonmetrically to focus on general patterns rather than precise values.

  • In some studies, results are compared nonmetrically to highlight similarities without using exact measurements.

  • The artist painted nonmetrically, allowing for free expression.

  • She approached the problem nonmetrically to explore creative solutions.

  • In some studies, results are compared nonmetrically to highlight similarities without using exact measurements.

  • The researchers analyzed the data nonmetrically to focus on general patterns rather than precise values.

  • The two paintings were judged nonmetrically, based on their overall impression rather than specific dimensions.

How Measured

qualitatively
  • Formal
8 6.6
nonmetrically
9.3

Surface Forms

nonmetrically positive

Morphology

nonmetrically = nonmetric (transparent) = non + metric + ally

The adverbial form is clearly derived from the adjective 'nonmetric'.

Etymology

Nonmetrically begins with non- 'not' and the root metric 'measure', a root you see in words like 'meter' or 'metric system'. So when something is judged or studied nonmetrically, people do not use exact measures or numbers but look at the overall pattern or impression.