quantum leap
quantum leap · quantum leaps · quantum leaped / quantum leapt · quantum leaping
To manifest, to forward the reality ofTo manifest, to forward the reality of.
/ˈkwɒntəm liːp/
» "Quantum Leap" was such a great show!
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1 senses(slang)To manifest, to forward the reality of.
Examples
1 sentences"Quantum Leap" was such a great show!
Origin
Possibly calque of Danish kvantespring.Possibly calque of Danish kvantespring.
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Forms
quantum leaps, quantum leaping, quantum leaped, quantum leaped| Base form | quantum leap · to quantum leap |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | quantum leaps |
| Present participle | quantum leaping |
| Past simple | quantum leaped / quantum leapt |
| Past participle | quantum leaped / quantum leapt |
regular
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle