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coefficient

UK
/kəʊ.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/
US
/koʊ.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

Translations

coefficientnoun
coefficients
pl
UK
/kəʊ.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/
US
/koʊ.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/
The coefficient of friction is crucial in physics.
Коэффициент трения имеет важное значение в физике.
Synonyms
factor
multiplier
constant
parameter
element
coefficientadjective
more coefficient
Comp.
most coefficient
Super.
UK
/ˌkəʊ.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/
US
/ˌkoʊ.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/
Archaic; used chiefly in historical or technical contexts to mean “acting together”

Definitions

coefficientnoun
A numerical or constant quantity placed before and multiplying the variable in an algebraic expression.
In the expression 3x + 2, the number 3 is the coefficient of x.
A factor that measures some property, such as a coefficient of friction, which quantifies the force of friction between two bodies.
The coefficient of friction between the ice and the skate blade is very low, allowing for smooth gliding.
In statistics, a numerical measure that expresses the degree of relationship between two variables.
The correlation coefficient between study time and exam scores was 0.85.
coefficientadjective
Acting in conjunction or cooperating with another factor or element.
The coefficient forces worked together to achieve the desired outcome.
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