quantum jump vs jump

quantum jump and jump both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
quantum jump	Yes	No	No	No
jump	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, jump is a hypernym of quantum jump; that is, jump is a word with a broader meaning than quantum jump:

quantum jump: (physics) an abrupt transition of an electron or atom or molecule from one quantum state to another with the emission or absorption of a quantum
jump: an abrupt transition

Other hypernyms of quantum jump include leap, saltation.

As nouns, jump is a hypernym of quantum jump; that is, jump is a word with a broader meaning than quantum jump:

Other hypernyms of quantum jump include leap.

quantum jump (noun)	jump (noun)
(physics) an abrupt transition of an electron or atom or molecule from one quantum state to another with the emission or absorption of a quantum	the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground
a sudden large increase or advance	a sudden involuntary movement
	descent with a parachute
	(film) an abrupt transition from one scene to another
	an abrupt transition
	a sudden and decisive increase

quantum jump (verb)	jump (verb)
	increase suddenly and significantly
	rise in rank or status
	go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions
	pass abruptly from one state or topic to another
	bypass
	make a sudden physical attack on
	enter eagerly into
	move forward by leaps and bounds
	cause to jump or leap
	move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm
	run off or leave the rails
	start (a car engine whose battery is dead) by connecting it to another car's battery
	jump down from an elevated point
	jump from an airplane and descend with a parachute
	be highly noticeable