quantity — an amount or number of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an amount or number of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkwɑːntəti/
Example Sentences
- My mom bought such a large quantity of toilet paper that our bathroom looks like a store!
- The quantity of homework my teacher gives us is directly proportional to how close the weekend is.
- Please check the quantity before placing your order.
quantity
NOUN[/ˈkwɑːntəti/]
an amount or number of something
The recipe requires only a small quantity of salt.
The warehouse tracked the quantity of products in storage. (COUNT + AMOUNT = QUANTITY)
Quantity fills the shelves, but quality wins loyalty.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'quantitas', which was formed from the adjective 'quantus' meaning 'how great' or 'how much'. Medieval merchants adopted this term to measure and describe the amount or volume of goods in commercial transactions.
Breakdown
quantus (how great, how much) + -itas (noun-forming suffix denoting state or quality, equivalent to English -ity)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom bought such a large quantity of toilet paper that our bathroom looks like a store!”
“The quantity of homework my teacher gives us is directly proportional to how close the weekend is.”
“Please check the quantity before placing your order.”
“The factory can produce large quantities of smartphones daily.”
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