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

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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

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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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