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Synonyms for quantum

Grammar : Noun
Spell : kwon-tuh m
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkwɒn təm

Définition of quantum

Origin :
  • 1610s, "one's share or portion," from Latin quantum (plural quanta) "as much as, so much as; how much? how far? how great an extent?" neuter singular of correlative pronomial adjective quantus "as much" (see quantity). Introduced in physics directly from Latin by Max Planck, 1900; reinforced by Einstein, 1905. Quantum theory is from 1912; quantum mechanics, 1922; quantum jump is first recorded 1954; quantum leap, 1963, often figurative.
  • noun quantity
Example sentences :
  • I have something to tell you,” said Brandon grinning, “about the quantum jump.
  • Extract from : « The Quantum Jump » by Robert Wicks
  • In respect to foreigners the only guide is that of "quantum meruit."
  • Extract from : « The Sailor's Word-Book » by William Henry Smyth
  • The only question then left was the quantum of damages, to be assessed by a jury.
  • Extract from : « Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 4 of 8 » by Various
  • Now, no matter what the quantum might have been, it loses energy in kicking the atom.
  • Extract from : « The Ultimate Weapon » by John Wood Campbell
  • Quantum sufficit, my boy,” he said; “but I will eat a few of your grapes.
  • Extract from : « Marcus: the Young Centurion » by George Manville Fenn
  • Let us give her her quantum, and in time she will reach her level.
  • Extract from : « Alone » by Marion Harland
  • I care not what that fluid may be, so that I have my quantum.
  • Extract from : « Bits of Blarney » by R. Shelton Mackenzie
  • The existence of quantity, or the limited quantity, is the quantum.
  • Extract from : « A History of Philosophy in Epitome » by Albert Schwegler
  • It was the principle that united the Colonies to oppose it, not the quantum of the tax.
  • Extract from : « Novanglus, and Massachusettensis » by John Adams
  • Nor is Quantum ever more or less Quantum; it does not admit of degree.
  • Extract from : « Aristotle » by George Grote

Antonyms for quantum

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