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quantum
quan·tum
[
kwóntəm
]
noun
(
plural
quan·ta
[
kwóntə
]
)
Definition:
1.
smallest quantity of energy:
the smallest discrete quantity of a physical property such as electromagnetic radiation or angular momentum
2.
smallest unit:
the smallest unit used to measure a physical property. For example, the quantum of electromagnetic radiation is the photon.
3.
quantity:
a required quantity or amount, especially an amount of money paid in recompense
4.
particular amount:
a portion or allotment
adjective
Definition:
major:
sudden, dramatic, and significant
[
Early 17th century. < Latin, form of
quantus
"how much"
]
quan·tal
[
kwónt'l
]
adjective
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quan·tal [ kwónt'l ] adjective
