COEFFICIENTS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Coefficient

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

mid 17th century (in the sense ‘cooperating to produce a result’): from modern Latin coefficient-, from com- ‘together’ + efficient- ‘accomplishing’ (see efficient)

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˌkəʊɪˈfɪʃnt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a numerical or constant quantity placed before and multiplying the variable in an algebraic expression (e.g. 4 in 4xy).

Short Definition:

numerical or constant quantity placed before and multiplying variable in algebraic expression

Definition:

a multiplier or factor that measures a particular property

Short Definition:

multiplier or factor that measures particular property

Examples:
  • the drag coefficient

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