quantity

/ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/noun
Middle School
1

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.

2

An indefinite amount of something.

3

A specific measured amount.

4

A considerable measure or amount.

5

Property of a phenomenon, body, or substance, where the property has a magnitude that can be expressed as number and a reference.

6

Indicates that the entire preceding expression is henceforth considered a single object.

7

Length of sounds.

Thesaurus

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing