Modulus: meaning, definitions and examples

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modulus

[ ˈmɒdʒʊləs ]

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mathematics

The remainder after division of one number by another. It is represented by the symbol '%'.

Synonyms

remainder, residue

Examples of usage

12 % 5 = 2
The modulus of 15 divided by 4 is 3.

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physics

A physical property that remains constant for a particular substance regardless of the amount or form of the substance.

Synonyms

coefficient, constant

Examples of usage

The modulus of elasticity of a material determines its stiffness.

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computing

A mathematical operation that returns the remainder of a division between two numbers.

Synonyms

modulo, remainder

Examples of usage

In programming, the modulus operator is often denoted by '%'.

Translations

Translations of the word "modulus" in other languages:

🇵🇹 módulo

🇮🇳 मॉड्यूल

🇩🇪 Modul

🇮🇩 modulus

🇺🇦 модуль

🇵🇱 moduł

🇯🇵 モジュール

🇫🇷 module

🇪🇸 módulo

🇹🇷 modül

🇰🇷 모듈

🇸🇦 وحدة

🇨🇿 modul

🇸🇰 modul

🇨🇳 模数

🇸🇮 modul

🇮🇸 módúl

🇰🇿 модуль

🇬🇪 მოდული

🇦🇿 modul

🇲🇽 módulo

Word origin

The word 'modulus' originates from the Latin word 'modulus', meaning 'small measure' or 'standard of measurement'. It was first used in the field of mathematics to refer to the remainder after division. Over time, the term has been adopted in physics and computing to denote various concepts related to proportionality and division. The concept of modulus has played a significant role in the development of mathematical and computational theories.