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Meanings
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Mathematical term for a constant factor multiplying a variable or term, e.g., in polynomials or equations.
The coefficient in this expression is 3.
2
coefficient; factor; proportional constant; modulus
In physics and chemistry, a constant that relates two quantities, such as a coefficient of friction, expansion, or absorption.
The smaller the coefficient of friction, the more slippery it is.
Please look up the thermal expansion coefficient of this material.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉の係数the coefficient of ~ (in an equation)
The coefficient of x in this quadratic equation is 2.
- 係数を求めるto calculate/determine a coefficient (e.g. friction coefficient)
We determined the friction coefficient of this material through an experiment.
- 係数が高い／低いthe coefficient is high/low
This material has a high coefficient of thermal conductivity.