quantum leap

Definitions

1. The discontinuous change of the state of an electron in an atom or molecule from one energy level to another.
2. An abrupt, extreme change.
   figuratively
3. A large, massive, significant change.
   figuratively, informal, nonstandard

Equivalents

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Examples

“In the end⟳, perhaps the practice of prayer effects a quantum leap⟳ of its own⟳ kind. It takes us, spontaneously and unexplainably, into the realm of spiritual energy.”

“The beacon was a Prothean artifact unearthed on the Alliance colony of Eden Prime. Its resemblance to the Prothean data banks recovered on Mars provoked immediate interest⟳ from the Alliance and the Citadel Council. It proved to be a solid state data storage device, part of a galaxy-spanning comm network similar to the modern extranet. Intact Prothean 'paleo-technology' is rare; the beacon seemed to promise⟳ another quantum leap⟳ of technology, akin to the discovery of the mass effect drive⟳ and relays.”

“However, if we reject⟳ any theory that falls short of this ideal, science will have⟳ to progress⟳ in quantum leaps, each with infinitesimal probability.”

“I was at the elections in Namibia. We had problems there, … But I would say⟳ that this is a quantum leap⟳ forward⟳ when you think⟳ of the Mengistu government and the horrible repression, the famine, the tyranny that existed under him, and you see⟳ this movement toward freedom and democracy over there. Although there, admittedly, have⟳ been problems, this is a giant step in the right direction.”

“A GIANT LEAP⟳ FORWARD⟳ Humanity is about to face⟳ a quantum leap⟳ forward⟳. […]”

“The addition of power from God through connectedness with the Holy Spirit results in a quantum leap⟳ in our ability to accomplish the will of God in our daily lives.”

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