Discriminant
Pronunciation: /ˈdɪsˈkɹɪmˈɪnˈænt/
Discriminant (noun)
- A number that helps determine the nature of solutions in a quadratic equation.
Examples
- The discriminant helps determine the nature of the roots.
- Calculate the discriminant to find out if the roots are real.
Common collocations: calculate the discriminant, positive discriminant, negative discriminant, zero discriminant