Quantity: meaning, definitions and examples

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quantity

 

[ หˆkwษ’ntษชti ]

Context #1 | Noun

amount

The amount or number of something, especially that which can be measured in units.

Synonyms

amount, measure, total, volume

Examples of usage

  • The quantity of sugar needed for the recipe is 2 cups.
  • The quantity of books in the library is impressive.
Context #2 | Noun

philosophy

A property which exists as a magnitude or multitude.

Synonyms

extent, magnitude, multitude

Examples of usage

  • In philosophy, quantity is often discussed in relation to quality.
Context #3 | Noun

mathematics

A mathematical value representing a measurement.

Synonyms

amount, measure, value

Examples of usage

  • In mathematics, quantity is represented by numbers or variables.

Translations

Translations of the word "quantity" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น quantidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคคเฅเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Menge

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kuantitas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั–ะปัŒะบั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ iloล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‡ (ใ‚Šใ‚‡ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท quantitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cantidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท miktar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–‘ (์–‘)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒู…ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mnoลพstvรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mnoลพstvo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•ฐ้‡ (shรนliร ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ koliฤina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ magn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒแƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ miqdar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cantidad

Etymology

The word 'quantity' originated from the Latin word 'quantitas', which means 'amount' or 'size'. The concept of quantity has been fundamental in various fields such as mathematics, philosophy, and economics. In mathematics, quantity is a fundamental concept used to represent measurements and values. In philosophy, quantity is often discussed in relation to quality, forming the basis of many philosophical debates. The understanding of quantity has evolved over time, shaping our perception of the world around us.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,297, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.