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mantissa

 

[ mรฆnหˆtษชsษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics term

In mathematics, a mantissa is the part of a logarithm that represents the significant digits of a number. It can also refer to the fractional part of a logarithm when expressed in decimal format. The mantissa essentially allows us to retrieve the scale of a number or a quantity, making it fundamental in calculations involving logarithmic metrics.

Synonyms

fractional part, significand

Examples of usage

  • The mantissa of the logarithm is crucial in scientific calculations.
  • When dealing with base-10 logarithms, identifying the mantissa is essential for accuracy.
  • In computer science, the mantissa is important in floating-point representations.

Translations

Translations of the word "mantissa" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mantissa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅˆเคŸเคฟเคธเฅเคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mantisse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mantissa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะฝั‚ะธัะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mantysa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒณใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒƒใ‚ต

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mantisse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mantisa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mantissa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งจํ‹ฐ์‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงู†ุชูŠุณุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mantisa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mantisa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐพๆ•ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mantisa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mantissa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะฝั‚ะธัะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒขแƒ˜แƒกแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mantissa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mantisa

Word origin

The term 'mantissa' originates from the Latin word 'mantissa', meaning 'a small addition'. Historically, it has been used to refer to the decimal part of a logarithm since the early days of mathematical study in the 19th century. In logarithmic terms, the mantissa provides a way to express the precision of a number. The concept was popularized through the works of mathematicians such as John Napier, who introduced logarithms, and later, significant figures were discussed in various mathematical contexts following the development of more complex calculations. The use of mantissa has since evolved, particularly with the advent of computers and scientific calculators, transforming how numbers are represented and calculated in modern mathematics.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,726 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.