Coefficient: meaning, definitions and examples

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coefficient

 

[ kษ™สŠษชหˆfษชสƒษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics

A coefficient is a numerical or constant quantity placed before and multiplying the variable in an algebraic expression.

Synonyms

constant, factor, multiplier

Examples of usage

  • The coefficient of x in the expression 3x + 5 is 3.
  • Higher coefficients indicate a larger impact on the overall result.
  • The coefficient of friction is a key factor in determining the force required to move an object.
Context #2 | Noun

chemistry

In chemistry, a coefficient is a number placed in front of a chemical formula in a balanced equation, representing the stoichiometry of the reaction.

Synonyms

mole ratio, stoichiometric coefficient

Examples of usage

  • The coefficients in the balanced equation 2Hโ‚‚ + Oโ‚‚ โ†’ 2Hโ‚‚O indicate the mole ratios of the reactants and products.
  • Balancing chemical equations involves adjusting the coefficients to ensure mass conservation.
  • A stoichiometric coefficient of 1 implies a one-to-one ratio in the reaction.

Translations

Translations of the word "coefficient" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coeficiente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฃเคพเค‚เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Koeffizient

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ koefisien

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะตั„ั–ั†ั–ั”ะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wspรณล‚czynnik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไฟ‚ๆ•ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท coefficient

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ coeficiente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท katsayฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ„์ˆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนุงู…ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koeficient

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ koeficient

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ณปๆ•ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ koeficient

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stuรฐull

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพัั„ั„ะธั†ะธะตะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ”แƒคแƒ˜แƒชแƒ˜แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™msal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ coeficiente

Word origin

The word 'coefficient' originated from the Latin word 'coefficientem', which means 'a co-efficient or concurrence'. It entered the English language in the 17th century. The concept of coefficients has been crucial in various fields such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, and economics, where they play a fundamental role in equations, formulas, and calculations.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,283, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.