quot
LatinVariants
quotquote
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About This Root
From Latin quot (how many, as many as) and quotus (which in number). Produces counting and referencing words: quota (an assigned share), quotient (a result of division), quotidian (daily, happening 'how many' times — every day). Quote and quotation derive from Medieval Latin quotāre (to number chapters), later 'to cite.'
Associated Words
quantity
An amount or number of something
NGSL 3kTOEFLB1
quantum
The smallest discrete unit of a physical quantity; relating to quantum physics
GREB1
quota
A fixed share or limit assigned to someone
IELTSTOEFLGRE
quotation
A repeated passage from a text; a stated price
TOEFLB2
quote
To repeat someone's exact words; a repeated statement or passage; a price estimate
NGSL 2kGREB2
quotidian
Occurring daily; ordinary and commonplace
GREC2