Meaning & Definition of word "Quantity"
Quantity
/ˈkwɒntɪti/
noun:
- 1. The amount or number of something.
- Example: The recipe requires a large quantity of flour.
- 2. A distinct or specified amount, especially of a substance or material.
- Example: She ordered a quantity of books from the publisher.
- 3. A measure of the extent or size of something.
- Example: The quantity of water in the reservoir has diminished.
- 4. An indefinite or relatively great amount.
- Example: He had a quantity of knowledge on the subject.
Etymology
●From Middle French 'quantité', from Latin 'quantitas', from 'quantus' meaning 'how much'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
large quantity:
A great amount of something.
small quantity:
A minor amount of something.
sufficient quantity:
An adequate amount for a purpose.
Related Words
quality:
The standard or degree of excellence of something.
measurement:
The size, length, or amount of something.
volume:
The amount of space that a substance or object occupies.
Slang Meanings of quantity
Meaning: A ton of something.
● Example Sentence: I have a ton of homework to do.
Meaning: A boatload.
● Example Sentence: She has a boatload of experience in that field.