Here's why:
* Determiner: A word that modifies a noun, telling us something about the quantity or type of the noun.
* Quantifier: A determiner that indicates a quantity.
Example:
"Several students" - Here, "several" tells us that there is more than two but not a specific number of students.
Key takeaway: "Several" itself doesn't refer to a person, place, or thing. It describes the quantity of a noun that follows it.