quantity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

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.
Property of a phenomenon, body, or substance, where the property has a magnitude that can be expressed as number and a reference.
Indicates that the entire preceding expression is henceforth considered a single object.
Length of sounds.

Pronunciation

/ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/ en-gb-quantity.ogg kwŏnʹ(t)ĭtē /ˈkwɑn(t)ɪti/ [ˈkʰwɑn(ɾ)ɨɾi] [ˈkʰwɑn(tʰ)ɨtʰi] en-us-quantity2.ogg en-us-quantity.ogg [ˈkwɑnɾəɾi] en-ca-quantity.ogg /ˈkwæn.tɪ.ti/ /ˈkwæn.tɪ.tɪ/

Word forms

quantity quantities qty

Etymology

From Middle English quantite, from Old French quantité, from Latin quantitās (“quantity”), from quantus (“how much”).

Synonyms

Related words

quant quanta quantifier quantify quantitate quantitative quantum measure unit

Derived words

dequantitate dimensionless quantity disquantity hidden quantity in quantity known quantity microquantity overquantity physical quantity pivotal quantity quality over quantity quantity discount quantity of motion quantity surveyor quantity theory of money quantitywise unknown quantity vowel quantity

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