coefficient

UK/kәui'fiʃәnt/US

Definitions

A number placed before and multiplying a variable; a measured value expressing a physical property.

系数；（表示某物理性质的）率，数。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

co-together, with

ef-out of, from

ficmake, do

-ientperforming, being in a state

=coefficient

co- (together) + efficient (ef- 'out' + fic 'make' = producing an effect). A coefficient is the factor that 'works together' to produce a result — in 3x, the 3 is the coefficient working with x. See efficient.

Root fac still carries 273 more words

Common Collocations

1.friction coefficient摩擦系数
2.correlation coefficient相关系数
3.coefficient of expansion膨胀系数

Example Sentences

1.
In the term 5x, the coefficient is 5.
2.
The friction coefficient determines how easily the surfaces slide.

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