coefficient
A constant by which an algebraic term is multipliedA constant by which an algebraic term is multiplied.
» The quadratic coefficient in this term is questionable.
Der quadratische Koeffizient ist in diesem Term fragwürdig.
Meaning
3 sensesA constant by which an algebraic term is multiplied.
Koeffizient
коэффицие́нтkoefficijént, фа́кторfáktor
коефіціє́нтkoeficijént
An entry of a matrix.
A number, value, or item that serves as a measure of some property or characteristic.
Near-synonym: constant
Koeffizient
коэффицие́нтkoefficijént
a constant number that serves as a measure of some property or characteristic
Examples
4 sentencesThe quadratic coefficient in this term is questionable.
deDer quadratische Koeffizient ist in diesem Term fragwürdig.
How do you solve for the coefficient of a fraction?
We assessed reliability using the Cronbach's alpha coefficient and validity using the correlation analysis.
Even harmless-looking Diophantine equations with rather small coefficients can have absurdly large smallest solutions.
deSelbst harmlos anmutende Diophantische Gleichungen mit recht kleinen Koeffizienten können skurril große kleinste Lösungen besitzen.
Translations
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Origin
From French coefficient. Coined by French mathematician François Viète. Or influenced by (From French coefficient. Coined by French mathematician François Viète. Or influenced by (New) Latin coefficient-, which is the stem of coefficiens, which is a substantivation of the present active participle of coefficio, which comes from co- and efficio.
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Forms
plural: coefficients| Singular | coefficient |
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