English edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

Borrowed from Latin quantum sufficit (as much as is required), then clipped to only the first syllable of each word.

Adverb edit

quant suff

  1. (pharmacology, dated) The amount of the last ingredient in a recipe or prescription required to make it up to the required quantity of a mixture.

Usage notes edit

  • Appended at the end of the recipe or prescription