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Meaning of "unknown quantity" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF UNKNOWN QUANTITY

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE UNKNOWN QUANTITY

unknightliness
unknightly
unknit
unknitted
unknitting
unknot
unknowability
unknowable
unknowableness
unknowably
unknowing
unknowingly
unknowingness
unknowledgeable
unknown
unknown country
unknown factor
Unknown Soldier
Unknown Warrior
unknownness

WORDS THAT END LIKE UNKNOWN QUANTITY

chastity
corporate identity
disquantity
entity
identity
legal entity
minus quantity
mistaken identity
nonentity
nonidentity
numerical identity
odour of sanctity
old identity
proof of identity
qualitative identity
quantity
sanctity
scantity
self-identity
unchastity

Synonyms and antonyms of unknown quantity in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «UNKNOWN QUANTITY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «unknown quantity» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of unknown quantity

Translation of «unknown quantity» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF UNKNOWN QUANTITY

Find out the translation of unknown quantity to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of unknown quantity from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «unknown quantity» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

未知数
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cantidad desconocida
570 millions of speakers

English

unknown quantity
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अज्ञात मात्रा में
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كمية غير معروفة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

не определено
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

quantidade desconhecida
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অজানা পরিমাণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

inconnue
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kuantiti tidak diketahui
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

unbekannte
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

未知数
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

알 수없는 수량
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ora dingerteni jumlah
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

số lượng chưa biết
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தெரியாத அளவு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अज्ञात प्रमाणात
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Bilinmeyen miktar
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

quantità sconosciuta
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

niewiadomą
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

не визначене
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

necunoscut
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

άγνωστη ποσότητα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

onbekende hoeveelheid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

okänd kvantitet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ukjent størrelse
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of unknown quantity

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «UNKNOWN QUANTITY»

The term «unknown quantity» is quite widely used and occupies the 28.401 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about unknown quantity

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2 QUOTES WITH «UNKNOWN QUANTITY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word unknown quantity.
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Lyle Lovett
It's difficult to get started-when it comes to dealing with an unknown quantity, people are reluctant to trust their own opinion. It helps if two or three people give you a boost.
2
Louis Sullivan
If with open mind one reads and observes industriously and long; if in so doing one covers a wide field and so covering reflects in terms of realism, he is likely, soon or late, to be brought to a sudden consciousness that Man is an unknown quantity and his existence unsuspected.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UNKNOWN QUANTITY»

Discover the use of unknown quantity in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to unknown quantity and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Unknown Quantity:: A Real and Imaginary History of Algebra
John Derbyshire is introducing us to algebra through the ages -- and it promises to be just what his die-hard fans have been waiting for. "Here is the story of algebra." With this deceptively simple introduction, we begin our journey.
John Derbyshire, 2006
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The Unknown Quantity
" "Published in 1933, The Unknown Quantity is Hermann Broch's study of the underlying chaos - and, finally, the impossibility - of life within a society whose values are in decay.
Hermann Broch, 2000
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Unknown Quantity
It also contains reproductions of the works of the many artists included in the exhibit, most notably Lebbeus Woods, Nancy Rubins, Stephen Vitiello, Cai Guo Qiang, Bruce Conner, Tony Oursler, Jonas Mekas, and Jem Cohen.
Paul Virilio, 2003
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Sex--The Unknown Quantity The Spiritual Function of Sex
This book (hardcover) is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS.
Alexander J. (Alexander James) McIvor-Tyndall, 2013
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Sex = The Unknown Quantity: The Spiritual Function of Sex
A New and Startling Interpretation of the Meaning, Scope and Function of Sex as Seen and Interpreted From the Inner or Cosmic Standpoint.
Alexander J. McIvor-Tyndall, 2014
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The Unknown Quantity
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Gertrude Hall Brownell, LLC Henry Holt & Company, 2010
7
Universal Technological Dictionary Or Familiar Explanation ...
The quantities are called the terms of the Equation, as a, b, c,&c; their places before or after the sign, the sides of the Equation ; thus, a + b is one side and c the other. The root of an Equation is the value of the unknown quantity contained in it, ...
George Crabb, 1823
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A New and Complete Dictionary of Arts and Sciences
I. If, after the equation is reduced as directed above, and the unknown quantity brought to stand on one side, it is found to be a simple square power, all that you have to do is to evolve both sides of the equation, by wh.ch means you will find the ...
‎1763
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Dictionary of the Mathematical and Physical Sciences, ...
Similar Bodies, in Physics, are such as have the same component parts. SIMILITUDE, the relation of things thaL are similar lo each other. Simple Equation , in Algebra, is that in which only the simple power of the unknown quantity inters, as 7ai ...
James Mitchell, 1823
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The Unknown Quantity
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Edgar Oakes Achorn, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UNKNOWN QUANTITY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term unknown quantity is used in the context of the following news items.
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Unknown quantities: Five strikers Boro signed who had no previous …
But he's still an unknown quantity in England. That's nothing new to Boro who have signed a fair few strikers who lacked the experience of the all-action English ... «Gazette Live, Jul 15»
2
Brumbies an unknown quantity for Canes
Cory Jane has failed to make the grade for the Hurricanes biggest game in nine years - with a hamstring injury ruling out the All Blacks wing. It's the only glitch ... «3News NZ, Jun 15»
3
Rugby: Canes' foes an unknown quantity
The Hurricanes enjoyed a bye during the weekend as they nursed some injury niggles. Photo / Getty Images. Of their potential semifinal opponents, the ... «New Zealand Herald, Jun 15»
4
England will be familiar foe and an unknown quantity when Australia …
England will be familiar foe and an unknown quantity when Australia land on their shores. The dismal World Cup was just two matches ago for England, yet ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 15»
5
Bengals' young tight ends an unknown quantity
This time of year the NFL will always be dominated by fundamentals. Teams return to the basics so those standard elements won't need refreshed when training ... «Cincinnati.com, Jun 15»
6
Unknown quantity Cyclogenisis coming to Royal Ascot
THE already strong US raiding party to Royal Ascot will have a surprise addition, with unbeaten three-year-old Cyclogenisis due to be supplemented at a cost of ... «Racing Post, Jun 15»
7
Obama Picks Unknown Quantity to Head Pipeline Safety Agency
Richard Kuprewicz, a pipeline safety expert with 40 years' experience, also called Dominguez an "unknown." Kuprewicz is the president of Accufacts, ... «InsideClimate News, Jun 15»
8
After winning Indy 500 last year, Hunter-Reay still the unknown
After winning Indy 500 last year, Hunter-Reay still the unknown quantity heading into Sunday. Published May 23, 2015. Associated Press. Facebook0 Twitter0 ... «Fox News, May 15»
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Analysis: Deri an unknown quantity as new economy minister
Jerusalem Post · Israel News · Politics And Diplomacy. Analysis: Deri an unknown quantity as new economy minister. Politics And Diplomacy. By NIV ELIS \. «Jerusalem Post Israel News, May 15»
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Pornichet headed for Doncaster Mile but Excess Knowledge …
Pornichet headed for Doncaster Mile but Excess Knowledge remains an unknown quantity. Date: March 28, 2015. (29); Read later ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Mar 15»

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