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ipsative

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈɪpsətɪv/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Denoting a measure that forces a person to choose among multiple desirable options.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: human-sciences, psychology, sciences

Examples

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

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Comparing a measure of a person against that person’s previous assessments.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: education

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Latin ipse (“of the self”).

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: ipsatif — denoting a measure that forces a person to choose among multiple desirable options
  • German: ipsativ — denoting a measure that forces a person to choose among multiple desirable options
  • Spanish: ipsativo — denoting a measure that forces a person to choose among multiple desirable options