NYT Dictionary

QUANTA

/ˈkwɑntə/
NounQUAN-taquan-ta · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2024, 2026

Meaning

plural of quantum

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin quanta; by surface analysis, quant(um) + -a.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

quantum

Antonyms

qualia

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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