ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Modulus

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈmɒdjʊləs/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Modulus is a noun meaning (mathematics) The base with respect to which a congruence is computed.

Meaning

(mathematics) The base with respect to which a congruence is computed.

More Meanings

  1. (mathematics) The absolute value of a complex number.
  2. (physics) A coefficient that expresses how much of a certain property is possessed by a certain substance.
  3. (physics) A scalar field controlling the shape and size of extra dimensions in a compactification.
  4. (computing, programming) An operator placed between two numbers, to get the remainder of the division of those numbers.

Word Forms

Synonyms for modulus

Depending on context, synonyms include mod.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include unit, module, component, plug-in, light, cluster.

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