Quantum

Related to the behavior of matter and energy at the molecular, atomic, nuclear, and microscopic levels

Quantum

/ˈkwɑːntəm/

DEFINITIONS

1. Related to the behavior of matter and energy at the molecular, atomic, nuclear, and microscopic levels

EXAMPLE USAGE

Quantum computers can solve certain problems much faster than classical computers.

ETYMOLOGY

From the Latin "quantum" meaning how much, referring to the concept of quantifiable units of energy.