11) radical, in mathematics. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
...radical, in mathematics, in mathematics, symbol placed over a number or expression, called the radicand, to indicate a root of the radicand. When used without a sign...
12) formula, in mathematics and physics. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth
Edition. 2001
...formula, in mathematics and physics, in mathematics and physics, equation expressing a definite fixed relationship between certain quantities. The quantities are...
13) Equal-to. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898
...in mathematics. The symbol (=) two little parallel lines, was invented by Robert Recorde, who died 1558. 1 "As he said, nothing is more equal than parallel lines."...
14) pi. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
...pi, in mathematics, the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. The symbol for pi is . The ratio is the same for all circles and is approximately...
15) division, in mathematics. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
...division, in mathematics, fundamental operation in arithmetic; the inverse of multiplication. Division may be indicated by the symbol ÷, as in 15 ÷ 3, or simply by...
16) mathematics. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition. 2002
...mathematics The study of numbers, equations, functions, and geometric shapes (see geometry) and their relationships. Some branches of mathematics are characterized...
17) Lucasian Professor. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898
...A professor of mathematics in the University of Cambridge. This professorship was founded in 1663 by Henry Lucas, Esq., M.P. for the University. 1...
18) minus. The American HeritageŽ Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth
Edition. 2000.
...1. Mathematics Reduced by the subtraction of; less: Ten minus four is six. 2. Informal Without: I went to work minus my ID. 1. Mathematics Negative or on the negative...
19) axiom. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
...axiom, in mathematics and logic, general statement accepted without proof as the basis for logically deducing other statements (theorems). Examples of axioms used...
20) tensor. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
...tensor, in mathematics, quantity that depends linearly on several vector variables and that varies covariantly with respect to some variables and contravariantly...
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