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Definition of quantity

quantity

/ˈkwɑːn.tə.ti/
quan · ti · ty
Adverb:quantitatively
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Plural:quantities
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Adjective:quantitative
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quantity Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The amount or number of a material or immaterial thing not usually estimated by spatial measurement.

Example

"The recipe requires a precise quantity of flour and sugar to achieve the right texture."

2

A considerable or large amount or number of something (often used in the plural).

Example

"The factory produces solar panels in vast quantities for export around the world."

3

A value, component, or mathematical expression that may be expressed in numbers or symbols and subjected to calculation.

Example

"In this algebraic equation, the letter x represents an unknown quantity."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French quantité, from Latin quantitās ('relative greatness or extent'), coined from quantus ('how much, how great') as a calque of Ancient Greek posótēs.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Quantity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/quantity
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