quantity

English

/ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/, /ˈkwɑn(t)ɨti/, /ˈkwɑndədi/, /ˈkwæn.tɪ.ti/

noun
Definitions
  • A fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement (count, amount) of a scalar, vector, number of items or to some other way of denominating the value of a collection or group of items.
  • An indefinite amount of something.
  • A specific measured amount.
  • A considerable measure or amount.
  • (metrology) Property of a phenomenon, body, or substance, where the property has a magnitude that can be expressed as number and a reference.
  • (mathematics) Indicates that the entire preceding expression is henceforth considered a single object.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English quantite derived from Old French quantité derived from Latin quantitās (quantity).

Origin

Latin

quantitās

Gloss

quantity

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