Definitions for quantum

quantum quan·tum

Spelling: [kwon-tuh m]
IPA: /ˈkwɒn təm/

Quantum is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 18 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 22 points.

You can make 79 anagrams from letters in quantum (amnqtuu).

Definitions for quantum

noun

  1. quantity or amount:
  2. a particular amount.
  3. a share or portion.
  4. a large quantity; bulk.
  5. Physics. the smallest quantity of radiant energy, equal to Planck's constant times the frequency of the associated radiation. the fundamental unit of a quantized physical magnitude, as angular momentum.

adverb

  1. as much as suffices; enough.

adjective

  1. sudden and significant:

Origin of quantum

1610-20; noun use of neuter of Latin quantus how much

Examples for quantum

The only question then left was the quantum of damages, to be assessed by a jury.

Which is why it continues to go forward, even as the odds for success dip to the quantum level.

In respect to foreigners the only guide is that of "quantum meruit."

I have something to tell you,” said Brandon grinning, “about the quantum jump.

Now, no matter what the quantum might have been, it loses energy in kicking the atom.

Weird as the theory is, invoking “quantum physics” is not an escape clause from obeying physical laws.

Each type of atom and molecule has its own unique spectrum, according to the rules of quantum mechanics.

He majored in mathematical physics, studying mind-bending theories of quantum mechanics and partial differential equations.

quantum sufficit, my boy,” he said; “but I will eat a few of your grapes.

And they wield unheard of computing power; they manage to harness the immense amounts of information inherent in quantum waves.

Word Value for quantum
Scrable

18

Words with friends

22

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