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quantum
[ kwon-tuhm ]
/ ËkwÉn tÉm /
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noun, plural quan·ta [kwon-tuh]. /ËkwÉn tÉ/.
quantity or amount: the least quantum of evidence.
a particular amount.
a share or portion.
a large quantity; bulk.
Physics.
- the smallest quantity of radiant energy, equal to Planck's constant times the frequency of the associated radiation.
- the fundamental unit of a quantized physical magnitude, as angular momentum.
adjective
sudden and significant: a quantum increase in productivity.
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Origin of quantum
1610â20; noun use of neuter of Latin quantus how much
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British Dictionary definitions for quantum
quantum
/ (ËkwÉntÉm) /
noun plural -ta (-tÉ)
physics
- the smallest quantity of some physical property, such as energy, that a system can possess according to the quantum theory
- a particle with such a unit of energy
amount or quantity, esp a specific amount
(often used with a negative) the least possible amount that can sufficethere is not a quantum of evidence for your accusation
something that can be quantified or measured
(modifier) loosely, sudden, spectacular, or vitally importanta quantum improvement
Word Origin for quantum
C17: from Latin quantus (adj) how much
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Medical definitions for quantum
quantum
[ kwĆnâČtÉm ]
n. pl. quanâąta (-tÉ)
The smallest amount of a physical quantity that can exist independently, especially a discrete quantity of electromagnetic radiation.
This amount of energy regarded as a unit.
A quantity or an amount.
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Scientific definitions for quantum
quantum
[ kwĆnâČtÉm ]
Plural quanta
A discrete, indivisible manifestation of a physical property, such as a force or angular momentum. Some quanta take the form of elementary particles; for example, the quantum of electromagnetic radiation is the photon, while the quanta of the weak force are the W and Z particles. See also quantum state.
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