How to Spell coefficient
coefficient
coefficient - noun
- Any of the factors of a product considered in relation to a specific factor
- A number that serves as a measure of some property or characteristic (as of a substance, device, or process)
- Measure
Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary API
"coefficient of expansion of a metal"
Usage examples
Examples: 'The word "coefficient" is important to learn.' 'Please use "coefficient" in your sentence.' 'Understanding "coefficient" helps with spelling.'
Etymology
New Latin coefficient-, coefficiens, from Latin co- + efficient-, efficiens efficient
Word family
coefficients
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