quantum leap
quantum leap · quantum leaps
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Quantensprung
The discontinuous change of the state of an electron in an atom or molecule from one…The discontinuous change of the state of an electron in an atom or molecule from one energy level to another.
/ˈkwɒntəm liːp/
» "Quantum Leap" was such a great show!
Meaning
3 sensesThe discontinuous change of the state of an electron in an atom or molecule from one energy level to another.
Quantensprung
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(figuratively)An abrupt, extreme change.
Quantensprung
(figuratively, informal, nonstandard)A large, massive, significant change.
More definitions
- a sudden large increase or advance
Examples
1 sentences"Quantum Leap" was such a great show!
Translations
5 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
electron's state of change:
Deutsch
By meaning 1
electron's state of change:
Origin
Possibly calque of Danish kvantespring.Possibly calque of Danish kvantespring.
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Forms
plural: quantum leaps| Singular | quantum leap |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a sudden large increase or advance:quantum jump