Definition of quantum
(Entry 1 of 2)
quantum
adjectiveDefinition of quantum (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: large, significant
a quantum improvement
2
: of, relating to, or employing the principles of quantum mechanics
quantum physics
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The first known use of quantum was in 1567
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