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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌkoʊəˈfɪʃənt/ · UK /ˌkəʊɪˈfɪʃənt/

Forms: coefficients

coefficient means: The fixed number by which a letter or expression is multiplied in algebra.

noun

ALGEBRA MULTIPLIERB2

The fixed number by which a letter or expression is multiplied in algebra.

  • In 3x, the coefficient is three.
  • Find the coefficient of x in this expression.
  • The equation contains two negative coefficients.

How to use it: coefficient of something (The coefficient of y is seven.)

Similar words: multiplier

Common phrases: coefficient of something, negative coefficient, constant coefficient

PROPERTY MEASUREC1

A number that measures a particular feature of a material, process, or relationship.

  • We measured the coefficient of friction.
  • The material has a low expansion coefficient.
  • A higher correlation coefficient suggests a stronger relationship.

How to use it: coefficient of something (Rubber has a high coefficient of friction on this surface.)

Similar words: constant

Common phrases: coefficient of friction, correlation coefficient, expansion coefficient

Questions about coefficient

What does coefficient mean?

The fixed number by which a letter or expression is multiplied in algebra.

What is coefficient in other languages?

Türkçe: katsayı · Español: coeficiente · Français: coefficient · Deutsch: Koeffizient · Italiano: coefficiente · 日本語: 係数

How do you pronounce coefficient?

In American English /ˌkoʊəˈfɪʃənt/; in British English /ˌkəʊɪˈfɪʃənt/.

How do you use coefficient in a sentence?

In 3x, the coefficient is three. Find the coefficient of x in this expression.

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