quantum leap
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.
» "Quantum Leap" was such a great show!
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3 sensesThe discontinuous change of the state of an electron in an atom or molecule from one energy level to another.
Quantensprung
ква́нтовый скачо́кkvántovyj skačók
(figuratively)An abrupt, extreme change.
Quantensprung
(figuratively, informal, nonstandard)A large, massive, significant change.
- a sudden large increase or advance
Examples
1 sentences"Quantum Leap" was such a great show!
Translations
5 languagesBy meaning 1
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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 synonyms- a sudden large increase or advance:quantum jump
Word family
4 related wordsSee also
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