A large quantity: meaning, definitions and examples
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a large quantity
[ ə lɑːrdʒ ˈkwɒntɪti ]
in a general context
A large quantity refers to a significant amount or number of something, often more than what is considered average or typical. It can imply abundance or a high volume of a particular item or substance.
Synonyms
a considerable number, a great amount, a substantial quantity
Examples of usage
- He bought a large quantity of groceries for the party.
- The company ordered a large quantity of raw materials to meet the demand.
Translations
Translations of the word "a large quantity" in other languages:
🇵🇹 uma grande quantidade
🇮🇳 बड़ी मात्रा
🇩🇪 eine große Menge
🇮🇩 sejumlah besar
🇺🇦 велика кількість
🇵🇱 duża ilość
🇯🇵 大量
🇫🇷 une grande quantité
🇪🇸 una gran cantidad
🇹🇷 büyük miktar
🇰🇷 많은 양
🇸🇦 كمية كبيرة
🇨🇿 velké množství
🇸🇰 veľké množstvo
🇨🇳 大量
🇸🇮 velika količina
🇮🇸 mikið magn
🇰🇿 үлкен мөлшер
🇬🇪 დიდი რაოდენობა
🇦🇿 böyük miqdar
🇲🇽 una gran cantidad
Word origin
The term 'quantity' originated from the Latin word 'quantitas', meaning 'how great', which evolved into 'quantite' in Old French. The concept of measuring and describing quantity has been essential in various fields such as mathematics, economics, and physics.