noun
initial value; initial condition
Mathematical term for the starting value of a variable, sequence, or differential equation. Also used in physics and engineering contexts.
この微分方程式の初期値を設定してください。
Please set the initial value for this differential equation.
数列の初期値が間違っていると、結果が大きく変わります。
If the initial value of the sequence is wrong, the result will change significantly.
noun
default value; initializing value
Computing term for the value a variable or setting holds before being explicitly changed by the user or program. Often used in programming, configuration, and UI contexts.
この設定の初期値は「オフ」になっています。
The default value for this setting is 'off'.
変数を宣言するときは、必ず初期値
When declaring a variable, always assign an initializing value.
初期設定 refers to the initial setup or configuration process, while 初期値 refers specifically to the value itself.
Compound of 初期 (shoki, 'initial period') + 値 (chi, 'value'). A straightforward technical term with no irregular etymology.