Quantum Definition

kwŏntəm
quanta
noun
Quantity, or amount.
Webster's New World
This amount of energy regarded as a unit.
American Heritage
In the quantum theory, a (or the) fixed, elemental unit, as of energy, angular momentum, etc.
Webster's New World
A specified quantity; portion.
Webster's New World
Something that can be counted or measured.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
adjective
Relating to or based upon quantum theory.
American Heritage

Of a change, sudden or discrete, without intermediate stages.

Wiktionary

(informal) Of a change, significant.

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Other Word Forms of Quantum

Noun

Singular:
quantum
Plural:
quanta

Origin of Quantum

  • From Late Latin quantum, noun use of neuter form of Latin quantus (“how much").

    From Wiktionary

  • Latin from neuter of quantus how great quantity

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Quantum Sentence Examples

  • Ever since the first science fiction stories regarding time travel and alternate dimensions were published, a growing population of researchers turn to Quantum Physics for a solution to most paranormal issues.

  • In the quantum theory, matter which is in a false vacuum may "tunnel" to its true vacuum state.

  • The organism is run, in the ideal, on quantum coherence.

  • But in spite of a quantum measure of misery, it was a holiday weekend, the day was beautiful, as Dean discerned as soon as he managed to pry his eyes open and inhale the smell of Fred's coffee.

  • He still retained a small quantum of intuitive beliefs, and did not appear to see that the very existence of these could not be explained by his theory of mental action.

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