quantum leap
quan·tum leap
Q q Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kwon-tuh m leep]
- /ˈkwɒn təm lip/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kwon-tuh m leep]
- /ˈkwɒn təm lip/
Definitions of quantum leap words
- noun quantum leap Physics. an abrupt transition of a system described by quantum mechanics from one of its discrete states to another, as the fall of an electron in an atom to an orbit of lower energy. 1
- noun quantum leap any sudden and significant change, advance, or increase. 1
- noun quantum leap a sudden highly significant advance; breakthrough 0
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Origin of quantum leap
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30
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Parts of speech for Quantum leap
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quantum leap popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
quantum leap usage trend in Literature
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noun quantum leap
- breakthrough — A breakthrough is an important development or achievement.
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