quantum 2
noundomain: thinking
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
(physics) the smallest discrete quantity of some physical property that a system can possess (according to quantum theory)
Hypernym
measure 2
noun
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
Pertainym (pertains to noun)
quantal 1
adjective
of or relating to a quantum or capable of existing in only one of two states
quantized 1
adjective
of or relating to a quantum or capable of existing in only one of two states
Domain_of_synset_-_TOPIC
physics 1
noun
the science of matter and energy and their interactions
EnglishDerivationally related form
quantal 1
adjective
of or relating to a quantum or capable of existing in only one of two states
Hyponym
quasiparticle 1
noun
a quantum of energy (in a crystal lattice or other system) that has position and momentum and can in some respects be regarded as a particle
force carrier 1
noun
a particle that gives rise to forces between other particles.
chronon 1
noun
a proposed quantum of time, that is, a discrete and indivisible "unit" of time as part of a hypothesis that proposes that time is not continuous.
Member_of_this_domain_-_TOPIC
physics 1
noun
the science of matter and energy and their interactions
