quantity

Meanings

• Noun

  A number or amount, especially one specifying a particular extent.

  - "The quantity of water in the pool is enough for ten people."
  - "The quantity of apples in the basket is sufficient for a family."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkwɑndədi/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/
   
   
   
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3. /ˈkwɑn(t)ɨti/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

Qty

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with quantity
amount , mount , pount , fount , drought , abound

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Variants

List of all variants of quantity that leads to same result
quantities , quantity , quantity theories , quantity theory , quantity surveyor , in quantity , known quantity , unknown quantity

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin quantitas 'extent, size, amount'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The largest known quantity of water is in the Pacific Ocean, which holds approximately 1.3 billion cubic kilometers.

2. The smallest known quantity of matter is a single particle of matter, such as an electron or a photon.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. measure: Quantity is related to the concept of measure, as both refer to the amount or extent of something.

2. mass: Quantity can also be used to describe mass, as in the quantity of a substance.

3. volume: Quantity is related to the concept of volume, as both refer to the amount of space occupied by a substance.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, quantity is often used to describe the amount or extent of something, such as the quantity of rainfall or the quantity of gold in a mine. In art, artists may use quantity to describe the amount of paint or color used in a painting.

How to Memorize "quantity"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale to represent quantity. Visualize adding objects to the scale to increase the quantity.
   - Visualize a container filling up with a substance to represent the quantity of that substance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'quantity' with the word 'amount'.
   - Associate the word 'quantity' with the idea of a measurement.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'QuANTity' to remember the definition: 'Qu' for quantity, 'AN' for amount, and 'Tity' for extent or size.'

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