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