coefficient

A constant number that serves as a measure of a specific property or characteristic, often used in mathematics, physics, and other sciences.

• 🇫🇷Nombre ou facteur constant qui sert de mesure d'une propriété ou d'une caractéristique donnée, utilisé notamment en mathématiques, en physique et dans d'autres sciences, ou qui exprime un rapport entre des grandeurs.

1. Mathematical factor B2 formal scientific

   A constant number that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression or equation.

   • In the equation 5x + 2y = 10, the coefficient of x is 5.
   • The coefficient of friction is a dimensionless number.
   • The correlation coefficient measures the strength of a relationship between two variables.

   🇫🇷Coefficient (en algèbre)

   Synonymes: constantfactormultiplier

2. Measure of a property B2 formal scientific

   A constant number that serves as a measure of some property or characteristic of a substance or system.

   • The coefficient of thermal expansion describes how a material changes size with temperature.
   • The drag coefficient is used in aerodynamics to model air resistance.
   • The absorption coefficient indicates how much light a material absorbs.

   🇫🇷Coefficient (mesure d'une propriété)

   Synonymes: constantfactorindexmodulus

• coefficients plural form
• coefficients' possessive plural form
• coefficient's possessive singular form