Quantity

Pronunciation: /ˈkwɑntəti/

Definitions of quantity

noun a particular or indefinite amount of something

Example Sentences

A1 I need a small quantity of sugar for the recipe.

A2 Please buy a large quantity of apples for the party.

B1 The store offers discounts for bulk quantities of items.

B2 The company ordered a substantial quantity of raw materials for production.

C1 The scientist measured the exact quantity of chemicals needed for the experiment.

C2 The chef carefully calculated the precise quantity of each ingredient for the dish.

Examples of quantity in a Sentence

formal The quality of the product is just as important as the quantity produced.

informal I can't believe the quantity of food they served at the party last night!

slang I'm all about that quantity over quality when it comes to shopping.

figurative He may have a large quantity of friends, but only a few are truly loyal.

Grammatical Forms of quantity

• plural: quantities
• comparative: more quantity
• superlative: most quantity
• present tense: quantifies
• future tense: will quantify
• perfect tense: has quantified
• continuous tense: is quantifying
• singular: quantity
• positive degree: quantitative
• infinitive: to quantify
• gerund: quantifying
• participle: quantified

Origin and Evolution of quantity

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'quantity' originated from the Latin word 'quantitas', which is derived from the Latin word 'quantus' meaning 'how much'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'quantity' has evolved to encompass not just the measurement of how much of something there is, but also the concept of amount, magnitude, or extent.