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What is another word for Quantity? – 119 Quantity Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    amount size extent volume magnitude proportion measure bulk mass weight scale degree dimension scope span breadth depth height width length area capacity bulkiness heaviness lightness multiplicity numerosity abundance scarcity paucity sufficiency insufficiency adequacy excess surplus shortage deficiency

    Meaning of Quantity

    The primary meaning of the word "Quantity" refers to a large or considerable amount of something.

    Definitions

    • A large or considerable amount of something
    • * A specified or indefinite amount or degree of something
    • * A physical property of a system or substance, such as mass, charge, or energy

    Etymology of Quantity

    The word "Quantity" originates from the Old French word "quantite," which is derived from the Latin word "quantitas," meaning "amount" or "size"
    The Latin word "quantitas" is a noun form of "quantus," which means "how much" or "of what size"
    The word has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe amounts, sizes, or degrees of things

    Example Uses

    • The company is struggling to meet the quantity of orders it has received.
    • * The recipe requires a large quantity of sugar.
    • * The quantity of water in the tank is sufficient for the entire household.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    smallness minuteness finiteness scarcity paucity insufficiency inadequacy deficiency shortage lack dearth absence emptiness hollowness barrenness sterility infrequency rarity singularity uniqueness oneness

    Related Nouns

    measurement unit scale dimension size extent volume capacity mass weight amount proportion percentage fraction ratio degree level standard norm average median total

    Related Verbs

    measure calculate count weigh gauge assess evaluate estimate appraise value quantify determine ascertain compute reckon size scale proportion balance

    Related Adjectives

    large considerable substantial significant ample plentiful abundant sufficient adequate excessive surplus deficient insufficient scarce rare numerous multiple various diverse different