Coefficient

Pronunciation: /ˌkoʊəˈfɪʃənt/

Coefficient (noun)

  1. A number that multiplies a variable in a mathematical expression.
  2. A number showing how much one factor affects another in science or statistics.

Examples

  • The coefficient of x in the equation is 3.
  • In the formula, the coefficient determines the variable's impact.

Common collocations: calculate the coefficient, positive coefficient, negative coefficient, correlation coefficient, determine the coefficient

Synonyms of Coefficient

Formal

Neutral