Definition of quantity

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Quantity (n.) The relative duration of a tone.

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Mort :: Mort (n.) A great quantity or number.
Superfluity :: Superfluity (n.) A greater quantity than is wanted; superabundance; as, a superfluity of water; a superfluity of wealth..
Invariant :: Invariant (n.) An invariable quantity; specifically, a function of the coefficients of one or more forms, which remains unaltered, when these undergo suitable linear transformations..
Totality :: Totality (n.) The whole sum; the whole quantity or amount; the entirety; as, the totalityof human knowledge..
Spice :: Spice (n.) Figuratively, that which enriches or alters the quality of a thing in a small degree, as spice alters the taste of food; that which gives zest or pungency; a slight flavoring; a relish; hence, a small quantity or admixture; a sprinkling; as, a spice of mischief..
Radical :: Radical (n.) A radical quantity. See under Radical, a..
Engross :: Engross (v. t.) To purchase either the whole or large quantities of, for the purpose of enhancing the price and making a profit; hence, to take or assume in undue quantity, proportion, or degree; as, to engross commodities in market; to engross power..
Brewing :: Brewing (n.) The quantity brewed at once.
Gleucometer :: Gleucometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the specific gravity and ascertaining the quantity of sugar contained in must.
Regurgitate :: Regurgitate (v. t.) To throw or pour back, as from a deep or hollow place; to pour or throw back in great quantity..
Matter :: Matter (n.) Amount; quantity; portion; space; -- often indefinite.
Peck :: Peck (n.) A great deal; a large or excessive quantity.
Utmost :: Utmost (a.) Being in the greatest or highest degree, quantity, number, or the like; greatest; as, the utmost assiduity; the utmost harmony; the utmost misery or happiness..
Enlarge :: Enlarge (v. t.) To make larger; to increase in quantity or dimensions; to extend in limits; to magnify; as, the body is enlarged by nutrition; to enlarge one's house..
Lot :: Lot (n.) A large quantity or number; a great deal; as, to spend a lot of money; lots of people think so..
Water Gauge :: Water gauge () An instrument for measuring or ascertaining the depth or quantity of water, or for indicating the height of its surface, as in the boiler of a steam engine. See Gauge..
Pot :: Pot (n.) The quantity contained in a pot; a potful; as, a pot of ale..
Head :: Head (n.) The source, fountain, spring, or beginning, as of a stream or river; as, the head of the Nile; hence, the altitude of the source, or the height of the surface, as of water, above a given place, as above an orifice at which it issues, and the pressure resulting from the height or from motion; sometimes also, the quantity in reserve; as, a mill or reservoir has a good head of water, or ten feet head; also, that part of a gulf or bay most remote from the outlet or the sea..
Predesignate :: Predesignate (a.) A term used by Sir William Hamilton to define propositions having their quantity indicated by a verbal sign; as, all, none, etc.; -- contrasted with preindesignate, defining propositions of which the quantity is not so indicated..
Sprinkling :: Sprinkling (n.) A small quantity falling in distinct drops or particles; as, a sprinkling of rain or snow..
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