nonquantity
Nonquantity is a term used to describe phenomena that cannot be accurately expressed or manipulated as numerical quantities. It stands in contrast to quantity, which denotes measurable magnitude, count, or extent.
The concept appears across disciplines such as philosophy, social sciences, and business, and covers aspects like
Researchers study nonquantities with qualitative methods such as interviews, observations, case studies, discourse analysis, and narrative
Applications include policy evaluation, marketing and user experience, health outcomes where patient-reported experiences matter, and cultural
Although useful, the term is informal and its boundaries vary by field, which can complicate cross-disciplinary