Added 6 October 2026
quantity
/ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/ noun
In Latin: quantitās Wiktionary
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about quantity at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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A fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement (count, amount) of a scalar, vector, number of items or to some other way of denominating the value of a collection or group of items.
You have to choose between quantity and quality.
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An indefinite amount of something.
Some soap making oils are best as base oils, used in a larger quantity in the soap, while other oils are best added in a small quantity.
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A specific measured amount.
This bag would normally cost $497.50 for a quantity of 250, at a price of $1.99 per piece.
Origin
From Middle English quantite, from Old French quantité, from Latin quantitās (“quantity”), from quantus (“how much”).
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