'Quantum' is a latin word meaning 'how much'/'how many'.It's the word 'quantity' is derived from, I'd guess.
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RiffRaff lurking like a lurky thing,
Thu 17 May 2007, 9:31,
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It's also where Quantum is derived fromas a modern word. Levels of probability.
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Afinkawan Yes I can hear you Clem Fandango,
Thu 17 May 2007, 9:36,
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My apologies.I thought this was about quantum position probability densities, rather than just Latin per se.
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Jago Laurens,
Thu 17 May 2007, 9:52,
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