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.