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Synonyms & Similar Words
factor
multiplier
ratio
proportion
constant
variable
parameter
index
measure
scale
degree
magnitude
quantity
proportionality
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controller
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operator
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element
component
part
portion
fraction
percentage
rate
coefficient of friction
coefficient of expansion
Meaning of Coefficient
A coefficient is a numerical value that represents a constant or variable factor in a mathematical expression or equation.
Definitions
- A numerical value that represents a constant or variable factor in a mathematical expression or equation, used to express a relationship between variables or to describe a physical property.
- A number that is multiplied by a variable or an expression to indicate the extent or degree to which it is affected by a particular factor or condition.
Etymology of Coefficient
The word "coefficient" comes from the Latin "coefficientem", which means "to bring together", derived from "co-" (together) and "efficere" (to bring about).
The term has been used in mathematics and physics since the 15th century to describe a constant or variable factor in an equation or expression.
Example Uses
- The coefficient of friction is a measure of the amount of friction between two surfaces.
- The correlation coefficient is a statistical measure that represents the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables.
- The coefficient of thermal expansion is a measure of how much a material expands when it is heated.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
constant
variable
factor
multiplier
ratio
proportion
inverse
reciprocal
opposite
contrary
contradictory
inconsistent
unrelated
unconnected
disconnected
separate
distinct
different
unrelated
non-correlated
unassociated