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quantum

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of quantum

a given or particular mass or aggregate of matter

  • the sum of human knowledge is now so immense that even a highly educated person can hope to absorb only a tiny quantum of it
Synonyms of quantum

amount, measure, quantity, volume
Words Related to quantum

coefficient, degree

body, portion

many, number

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