ipsative

English

Etymology

From Latin ipse (“of the self”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɪpsətɪv/

Adjective

ipsative (not comparable)

1. (psychology) Denoting a measure that forces a person to choose among multiple desirable options.

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

2. (education) Comparing a measure of a person against that person’s previous assessments.

Antonyms

• (antonym(s) of “psychology”): normative

Translations

denoting a measure that forces a person to choose among multiple desirable options

• French: ipsatif (fr)
• German: ipsativ (de)
• Spanish: ipsativo

German

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Adjective

ipsative

1. inflection of ipsativ:
   1. strong/mixed nominative/accusative feminine singular
   2. strong nominative/accusative plural
   3. weak nominative all-gender singular
   4. weak accusative feminine/neuter singular