Definition

A word or phrase that indicates the amount or quantity of something, often used in grammar and logic to express how many or how much.

Example

In the sentence 'Many students passed the exam', 'many' is a quantifier that shows the quantity of students.

Conversation

I was reading about how quantifiers work in grammar.

Oh really? I always get confused with them.

Yeah, like understanding when to use 'some' or 'all' can be tricky.

Exactly! But once you get it, it makes things much clearer.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Quantifier → It is formed from "quantus" (meaning how much) and "-fier" (from Latin "facere", meaning to make or do). The word "quantifier" refers to something that makes or indicates the amount or quantity of something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'how much' ('quantus') being 'made' or indicated ('-fier') — that's why a quantifier tells us about the amount.

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