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feminine

/kantiˈðað/

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Translation

quantity, amount

Word origin

From Latin 'quantitas' ('greatness, amount'), from 'quantus' (how much). The same root gives English 'quantity'.

Origin
Latin
Root
quantitas
English cognates
quantity

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralcantidades

Examples

gran .

There is a large amount of people in the square.

.

Add a small amount of salt.

, .

Quantity matters, but quality matters more.

gran .

She received a large quantity of gifts for her wedding.

.

I need a small amount of milk for the coffee.

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This word is part of lesson 23.