QUANTA

QUANTUM

quantum

(noun) (physics) the smallest discrete quantity of some physical property that a system can possess (according to quantum theory)

quantum

(noun) a discrete amount of something that is analogous to the quantities in quantum theory

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Noun

quanta

plural of quantum

Antonyms

• qualia

Source: Wiktionary

QUANTUM

Quan"tum, n.; pl. Quanta. Etym: [L., neuter of quantus how great, how much. See Quantity,]

1. Quantity; amount. "Without authenticating . . . the quantum of the charges." Burke.

2. (Math.)

Definition: A definite portion of a manifoldness, limited by a mark or by a boundary. W. K. Clifford. Quantum meruit ( Etym: [L., as much as he merited] (Law), a count in an action grounded on a promise that the defendant would pay to the plaintiff for his service as much as he should deserve.

– Quantum sufficit (, or Quantum suff. Etym: [L., as much suffices] (Med.), a sufficient quantity.

– Quantum valebat ( Etym: [L., as much at it was worth] (Law), a count in an action to recover of the defendant, for goods sold, as much as they were worth. Blackstone.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition