When you say 'quantum' are you speaking Latin?

'Quantum' is a word borrowed from Latin 'quantum'. The word entered the English language some time around 1567.

quantum [noun] [1567]

• quantity
• portion
• gross
• bulk
• any of the very small increments or parcels into which many forms of energy are subdivided

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Etymology: Latin, neuter of 'quantus' how much

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