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- [koh-uh-fish-uh nt]
- /ˌkoʊ əˈfɪʃ ənt/
- /ˌkəʊ.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [koh-uh-fish-uh nt]
- /ˌkoʊ əˈfɪʃ ənt/
Definitions of coefficient word
- countable noun coefficient A coefficient is a number that expresses a measurement of a particular quality of a substance or object under specified conditions. 3
- noun coefficient a numerical or constant factor in an algebraic term 3
- noun coefficient the product of all the factors of a term excluding one or more specified variables 3
- noun coefficient a value that relates one physical quantity to another 3
- noun coefficient a factor that contributes to produce a result 3
- noun coefficient a number or algebraic symbol prefixed as a multiplier to a variable or unknown quantity (Ex.: x in x(y+z), 6 in 6ab) 3
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Origin of coefficient
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
First recorded in 1655-65, coefficient is from the New Latin word coefficient- (stem of coefficiēns). See co-, efficient
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Parts of speech for Coefficient
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conjunction
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coefficient popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for coefficient
adj coefficient
- collateral — Collateral is money or property which is used as a guarantee that someone will repay a loan.
- coeval — of or belonging to the same age or generation
- belonging — secure relationship; affinity (esp in the phrase a sense of belonging)
- joint — the place at which two things, or separate parts of one thing, are joined or united, either rigidly or in such a way as to permit motion; juncture.
- fellow — a man or boy: a fine old fellow; a nice little fellow.
noun coefficient
- constant — You use constant to describe something that happens all the time or is always there.
- number — one of a series of things distinguished by or marked with numerals.
- factor — Christmas factor.
- amount — The amount of something is how much there is, or how much you have, need, or get.
- quantity — a particular or indefinite amount of anything: a small quantity of milk; the ocean's vast quantity of fish.
adjective coefficient
- accompanying — provided at the same time as something else as an extra or addition; supplementary
- contributing — to give (money, time, knowledge, assistance, etc.) to a common supply, fund, etc., as for charitable purposes.
- unified — made one; united
- coadjuvant — Cooperating.
Antonyms for coefficient
adj coefficient
- accidental — An accidental event happens by chance or as the result of an accident, and is not deliberately intended.
- chance — If there is a chance of something happening, it is possible that it will happen.
- unrelated — associated; connected.
- divided — separated; separate.
- uncooperative — working or acting together willingly for a common purpose or benefit.
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