quantum leap

English - Turkish

Definition of quantum leap in English Turkish dictionary

büyük ve önemli bir atılım

önemli bir atılım

Related Terms

quantum leaps

atılımlar

English - English

Definition of quantum leap in English English dictionary

The discontinuous change of the state of an electron in an atom or molecule from one energy level to another

An abrupt change

An abrupt change or step, especially in method, information, or knowledge: "War was going to take a quantum leap; it would never be the same" (Garry Wills). a very large and important development or improvement quantum leap in

a sudden large increase or advance; "this may not insure success but it will represent a quantum leap from last summer

huge leap, enormous jump

Hyphenation

quan·tum leap

Turkish pronunciation

kwäntım lip

Synonyms

abrupt change, advance, breakthrough, giant strides, inspiration, jump, leaps and bounds, quantum jump, radical change, transilience

Pronunciation

/ˈkwäntəm ˈlēp/ /ˈkwɑːntəm ˈliːp/

Etymology

[ 'kwän-t&m ] (noun.) 1567. Latin, neuter of quantus how much.