coefficient Synonyms & Antonyms
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Coefficient as an Adjective
Cooperating.
Coefficient as a Noun
A constant by which an algebraic term is multiplied.
An entry of a matrix.
A number, value, or item that serves as a measure of some property or characteristic.
Word Forms & Grammar
coefficient (comparative more coefficient, superlative most coefficient)
coefficient (plural coefficients)
Words That Rhyme With Coefficient
Origin of Coefficient
From French coefficient. Coined by French mathematician François Viète. Or influenced by (New) Latin coefficient-, which is the stem of coefficiens, which is a substantivation of the present active participle of coefficio, which comes from co- and efficio.
Coefficient in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌkəʊ.ɪˈfɪʃn̩t/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | Cooperating |
| Plural | coefficients |
| Comparative / superlative | more coefficient, most coefficient |
How Do You Say Coefficient?
Coefficient is pronounced /ˌkəʊ.ɪˈfɪʃn̩t/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (fɪʃn̩t).
Common Questions About Coefficient
Is coefficient an adjective or a noun?
Coefficient is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of coefficient?
The plural of coefficient is coefficients.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of coefficient?
The comparative form is more coefficient and the superlative form is most coefficient.