What does signum mean?
Signum means A sign, mark, or symbol..
Signum
/ˈsɪɡnəm/ · noun
Meaning
A sign, mark, or symbol..
Definitions by Sense
- A sign, mark, or symbol.
- (history) A medieval tower bell used particularly for ringing the eight canonical hours.
- (mathematics) A function that extracts the sign of a real number x, yielding −1 if x is negative, +1 if x is positive, or 0 if x is zero.
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Antonyms for signum
Related Words
Word Forms
- signa
- signums
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for signum?
Common synonyms include signum bell, signum function, sign function.
What is the opposite of signum?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use signum in a sentence?
Use signum where its definition matches the intended context.
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