quantity : Idioms & Phrases

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Approximate quantities

  • (Math.), those which are nearly, but not, equal.
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Arbitrary quantity

  • (Math.), one to which any value can be assigned at pleasure.
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Commensurable numbers ∨ quantities

  • (Math.), those that can be exactly expressed by some common unit; thus a foot and yard are commensurable, since both can be expressed in terms of an inch, one being 12 inches, the other 36 inches.
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complex quantity

  • noun (mathematics) a number of the form a+bi where a and b are real numbers and i is the square root of -1
    imaginary; complex number; imaginary number.
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Compound quantity

  • (Alg.), a quantity composed of two or more simple quantities or terms, connected by the sign + (plus) or - (minus). Thus, a + b - c, and bb - b, are compound quantities.
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Concrete quantity

  • a physical object or a collection of such objects. Davies & Peck.
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constant quantity

  • noun a quantity that does not vary
    invariable; constant.
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definite quantity

  • noun a specific measure of amount
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Determinate quantities, Determinate equations

  • (Math.), those that are finite in the number of values or solutions, that is, in which the conditions of the problem or equation determine the number.
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Discrete quantity

  • that which must be divided into units, as number, and is opposed to continued quantity, as duration, or extension.
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Exponential quantity

  • (Math.), a quantity whose exponent is unknown or variable, as ax.
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fundamental quantity

  • noun one of the four quantities that are the basis of systems of measurement
    fundamental measure.
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Heterogeneous quantities

  • (Math.), such quantities as are incapable of being compared together in respect to magnitude, and surfaces and solids.
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Imaginary expression ∨ quantity

  • (Alg.), an algebraic expression which involves the impossible operation of taking the square root of a negative quantity; as, &root;-9, a + b &root;-1.
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Impossible quantity

  • (Math.), an imagnary quantity. See Imaginary.
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in large quantities

  • adverb on a large scale without careful discrimination
    wholesale.
    • I buy food wholesale
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indefinite quantity

  • noun an estimated quantity
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Indeterminate quantity

  • (Math.), a quantity which has no fixed value, but which may be varied in accordance with any proposed condition.
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Known quantities

  • (Math.), quantities whose values are given.
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large indefinite quantity

  • noun an indefinite quantity that is above the average in size or magnitude
    large indefinite amount.
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Negative quantity

  • (Alg.), a quantity preceded by the negative sign, or which stands in the relation indicated by this sign to some other quantity. See Negative sign (below).
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numerical quantity

  • noun a quantity expressed as a number
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parametric quantity

  • noun a constant in the equation of a curve that can be varied to yield a family of similar curves
    parameter.
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Positive quantity

  • (Alg.), an affirmative quantity, or one affected by the sign plus [+].
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prime quantity

  • noun a number that has no factor but itself and 1
    prime.
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Quantity of estate

  • (Law), its time of continuance, or degree of interest, as in fee, for life, or for years. Wharton (Law Dict. )
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Quantity of matter

  • in a body, its mass, as determined by its weight, or by its momentum under a given velocity.
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Quantity of motion

  • (Mech.), in a body, the relative amount of its motion, as measured by its momentum, varying as the product of mass and velocity.
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quantity unit

  • noun a measure of the quantity of electricity (determined by the amount of an electric current and the time for which it flows)
    charge unit.
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Radical quantity

  • (Alg.), a quantity to which the radical sign is prefixed; specifically, a quantity which is not a perfect power of the degree indicated by the radical sign; a surd.
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Rational quantity

  • (Alg. ), one that can be expressed without the use of a radical sign, or in extract parts of unity; opposed to irrational or radical quantity.
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Reciprocal quantities

  • (Math.), any two quantities which produce unity when multiplied together.
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relative quantity

  • noun a quantity relative to some purpose
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Residual quantity

  • (Alg.), a binomial quantity the two parts of which are connected by the negative sign, as a-b.
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small indefinite quantity

  • noun an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude
    small indefinite amount.
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Square root of a number ∨ quantity

  • (Math.), that number or quantity which, multiplied by itself produces the given number or quantity.
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Unknown quantities

  • noun a factor in a given situation whose bearing and importance is not apparent; he's still an unknown quantity"
    • I don't know what the new man will do
  • noun a variable whose values are solutions of an equation
    unknown.
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  • (Math.), quantities whose values are sought.
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unknown quantity

  • noun a factor in a given situation whose bearing and importance is not apparent; he's still an unknown quantity"
    • I don't know what the new man will do
  • noun a variable whose values are solutions of an equation
    unknown.
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Unlike quantities

  • (Math.), quantities expressed by letters which are different or of different powers, as a, b, c, a2, a3, xn, and the like.
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Variable quantity

  • noun a quantity that can assume any of a set of values
    variable.
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  • (Math.), a variable.
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