quant suff en · ADV
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin quantum sufficit (“as much as is required”), then clipped to only the first syllable of each word.
Meanings
- (dated) The amount of the last ingredient in a recipe or prescription required to make it up to the required quantity of a mixture.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| q.s. | alternative | lexicographic |