a relativistic quantum theory of the electromagnetic interactions of photons and electrons and muons
QED
Noun
shortened form of "quod erat demonstrandum," usually used at the end of a mathematical or scientific proof to show the desired outcome has been accomplished
QED
Noun
a relativistic quantum theory of the electromagnetic interactions of photons and electrons and muons
quantum physics
Noun
the branch of physics based on quantum theory
quasiparticle
Noun
a quantum of energy in a crystal lattice or other system that has position, momentum, and can in some respects be regarded as a particle
quantum theory
Noun
a theory in physics that energy consists of discrete units of energy, called quanta
quadrivium
Noun
in the Middle Ages, a higher division of the curriculum in a medieval university involving arithmetic, music, geometry and astronomy
quantifier
Noun
(grammar) a word that expresses a quantity (as `fifteen' or `many')
quantifier
Noun
(logic) a word (such as `some' or `all' or `no') that binds the variables in a logical proposition
qualifier
Noun
a content word that qualifies the meaning of a noun or verb
qualifier
Noun
a contestant who meets certain requirements and so qualifies to take part in the next stage of competition
qualifying adjective
Noun
an adjective that ascribes to its noun the value of an attribute of that noun
quatrain
Noun
a stanza of four lines
questionnaire
Noun
a form containing a set of questions
quitclaim deed
Noun
document transferring title or right or claim to another
quasi contract
Noun
a contract created by law for reasons of justice without any expression of assent
quote
Noun
a passage or expression that is quoted or cited
quote
Noun
a punctuation mark used to attribute the enclosed text to someone else
quote
Verb
put quote marks around
quote
Verb
repeat a passage from
quote
Verb
refer to for illustration or proof
quote
Verb
name the price of
quadratic equation
Noun
an equation in which the highest power of an unknown quantity is a square
quota
Noun
a limitation on imports
quota
Noun
a proportional share assigned to each participant
quota
Noun
a prescribed number
qabala
Noun
an esoteric or occult matter resembling the mystical Jewish teachings, based on esoteric writings, that is traditionally secret
qabalah
Noun
an esoteric or occult matter resembling the mystical Jewish teachings, based on esoteric writings, that is traditionally secret
qabbala
Noun
an esoteric or occult matter resembling the mystical Jewish teachings, based on esoteric writings, that is traditionally secret
qabbālāh
Noun
an esoteric or occult matter resembling the mystical Jewish teachings, based on esoteric writings, that is traditionally secret
quip
Noun
witty remark
quip
Noun
a witty saying
quip
Verb
make jokes or quips
quibble
Noun
an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections
quibble
Verb
argue over petty things
quibble
Verb
evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections
question of fact
Noun
a disputed factual contention that is generally left for a jury to decide
question of law
Noun
a disputed legal contention that is generally left for a judge to decide
quarter tone
Noun
half of a semitone
quarter-tone
Noun
half of a semitone
qoph
Noun
the 19th letter of the Hebrew alphabet
quarter note
Noun
a musical note having the time value of a quarter of a whole note
quarter rest
Noun
a musical rest having one-fourth the time value of a whole rest
q
Noun
the 17th letter of the Roman alphabet
quaver
Noun
a musical note having the time value of an eighth of a whole note
quaver
Noun
a tremulous sound
quaver
Verb
to sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below
quaver
Verb
to give off unsteady sounds, alternating in amplitude or frequency
question mark
Noun
a punctuation mark (?) placed at the end of a sentence to indicate a question
quotation mark
Noun
one of a set of punctuation marks " " or ' ' used to enclose a quoted passage