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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
Etymology
Noun
quantum (plural quanta)
(now chiefly South Asia) The total amount of something; quantity. [from 17th c.]
The amount or quantity observably present, or available. [from 18th c.]
(physics) The smallest possible, and therefore indivisible, unit of a given quantity or quantifiable phenomenon. [from 20th c.]
(math) A definite portion of a manifoldness, limited by a mark or by a boundary.
(legal) A brief document provided by the judge, elaborating on a sentencing decision.
(computing) The amount of time allocated for a thread to perform its work in a multithreaded environment.
Adjective
quantum (not comparable)
Of a change, sudden or discrete, without intermediate stages.
(informal) Of a change, significant.
(physics) Involving quanta, quantum mechanics or other aspects of quantum physics.
(computing theory) Relating to a quantum computer.
Source: Wiktionary
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
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(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards
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