Quanity vs. Quantity — What's the Difference?
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By Tayyaba Rehman — Published on September 25, 2023
"Quanity" is a misspelling; "Quantity" refers to an amount or number of something.
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Which is correct: Quanity or Quantity
How to spell Quantity?
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Quanity
Incorrect Spelling
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Quantity
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Quanity and Quantity
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Key Differences
Recall "quantity" has the same "tity" ending as "sanctity."
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Sep 25, 2023
Ensure you have both the "t" and "i" before the "ty" ending.
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Sep 25, 2023
Remember, there's no word as "quanity" in the dictionary.
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Sep 25, 2023
Think of "quantum" when spelling "quantity."
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Sep 25, 2023
Associate "quantity" with "quality" – both have a "qu" beginning and similar structures.
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Definitions
Quantity
A unit or grade of measure.
They ordered a larger quantity of bricks for the project.
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Quantity
The property of something related to its magnitude.
The quantity of work this week is overwhelming.
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Quantity
A certain, often considerable, amount.
The quantity of water in the ocean is vast.
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Quantity
A specified or indefinite number or amount
Shipped a large quantity of books.
Sells quantities of paper to publishers.
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Quantity
A considerable amount or number
Sells drugs wholesale and in quantity.
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Quantity
An exact amount or number
The quantity of material recycled in a month.
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Quantity
The measurable or countable property or aspect of things
Arithmetic deals with quantity.
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Quantity
(Mathematics) Something that serves as the object of an operation.
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Quantity
(Linguistics) The relative amount of time needed to pronounce a vowel, consonant, or syllable.
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Quantity
(Logic) The exact character of a proposition in reference to its universality, singularity, or particularity.
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Quantity
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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Quantity
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.
Olive oil can be used practically in any quantity.
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Quantity
A specific measured amount.
This bag would normally costs $497.50 for a quantity of 250, at a price of $1.99 per piece.
Generally it should not be used in a quantity larger than 15 percent.
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Quantity
A considerable measure or amount.
The Boeing P-26A was the first all-metal monoplane fighter produced in quantity for the U.S. Army Air Corps.
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Quantity
(metrology) Property of a phenomenon, body, or substance, where the property has a magnitude that can be expressed as number and a reference.
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Quantity
(mathematics) Indicates that the entire preceding expression is henceforth considered a single object.
X plus y quantity squared equals x squared plus 2xy plus y squared.
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Quantity
The attribute of being so much, and not more or less; the property of being measurable, or capable of increase and decrease, multiplication and division; greatness; and more concretely, that which answers the question "How much?"; measure in regard to bulk or amount; determinate or comparative dimensions; measure; amount; bulk; extent; size.
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Quantity
That which can be increased, diminished, or measured; especially (Math.), anything to which mathematical processes are applicable.
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Quantity
A determinate or estimated amount; a sum or bulk; a certain portion or part; sometimes, a considerable amount; a large portion, bulk, or sum; as, a medicine taken in quantities, that is, in large quantities.
The quantity of extensive and curious information which he had picked up during many months of desultory, but not unprofitable, study.
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Quantity
Something that has a magnitude and can be represented in mathematical expressions by a constant or a variable
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Quantity
The amount or number of a material or immaterial thing.
I was amazed by the quantity of books in the library.
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Quantity
A measurable aspect; a specific portion.
The recipe requires a small quantity of sugar.
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FAQs
Why is it called Quantity?
It's called "quantity" from Latin "quantitas" meaning "how much."
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What is the verb form of Quantity?
There isn't a direct verb form for "quantity." However, "quantify" is related.
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What is the pronunciation of Quantity?
The pronunciation is /ˈkwɑːn.tə.ti/.
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What is the root word of Quantity?
The root is derived from Latin "quantitas."
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Which conjunction is used with Quantity?
Any conjunction can be used depending on the sentence, like "and" or "but."
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Is Quantity an abstract noun?
No, it's a concrete noun when referring to specific amounts but can be abstract when referring to general magnitude.
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Is Quantity a countable noun?
Yes, you can have quantities (plural) of something.
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What is a stressed syllable in Quantity?
The first syllable "Quan" is stressed.
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Which article is used with Quantity?
Either "a" or "the" depending on the context.
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Is the Quantity term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but it can be used metaphorically.
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Is Quantity a vowel or consonant?
"Quantity" is a word, not a letter, so it's neither a vowel nor consonant.
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What is the first form of Quantity?
"Quantity" as it's a noun and doesn't have verb forms.
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What is the second form of Quantity?
Not applicable as "quantity" is a noun.
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What is the third form of Quantity?
Not applicable as "quantity" is a noun.
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How is Quantity used in a sentence?
"We need to determine the quantity of supplies required for the project."
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