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Discriminant

Q: What does discriminant mean?

Discriminant means (algebra) An expression that gives information about the roots of a polynomial; for example, the expression D = b² - 4ac determines whether the roots of the quadratic equation ax² + bx + c = 0 are real and distinct (D > 0), real and equal (D = 0) or complex (D < 0)..

Q: What is a synonym for discriminant?

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Q: What is the opposite of discriminant?

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Q: How do you use discriminant in a sentence?

Use discriminant where its definition matches the intended context.

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Meaning

(algebra) An expression that gives information about the roots of a polynomial; for example, the expression D = b² - 4ac determines whether the roots of the quadratic equation ax² + bx + c = 0 are real and distinct (D > 0), real and equal (D = 0) or complex (D < 0)..

Definitions by Sense

(algebra) An expression that gives information about the roots of a polynomial; for example, the expression D = b² - 4ac determines whether the roots of the quadratic equation ax² + bx + c = 0 are real and distinct (D > 0), real and equal (D = 0) or complex (D < 0).
(geometry) The invariant (on the vector space of forms of degree d in n variables) that vanishes exactly when the corresponding hypersurface in Pⁿ⁻¹ is singular.
Serving to discriminate.

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discriminants
more discriminant
most discriminant

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What does discriminant mean?

Discriminant means (algebra) An expression that gives information about the roots of a polynomial; for example, the expression D = b² - 4ac determines whether the roots of the quadratic equation ax² + bx + c = 0 are real and distinct (D > 0), real and equal (D = 0) or complex (D < 0)..

What is a synonym for discriminant?

The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.

What is the opposite of discriminant?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use discriminant in a sentence?

Use discriminant where its definition matches the intended context.

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