Definitions

1. noun

a discrete amount of energy or matter that is considered to be the smallest unit of a quantity, especially in quantum mechanics.

“In quantum physics, a quantum of energy is released as a particle moves from one energy level to another.”

2. noun

a very small or tiny amount of something.

“I only had a quantum of food left, so I had to ration it carefully.”

3. adjective

relating to or denoting quantum mechanics.

“The quantum physicist spent years studying the behavior of subatomic particles.”

4. adjective

in a very small amount.

“The new policy is a quantum leap forward in terms of sustainability.”

5. adverb

in a very small or tiny amount.

“He worked quantum hard to finish the project on time.”