Mathematics: English Vocabulary List

a straight line from one side of a round object, particularly a circle, passing through the center and joining the other side

"The diameter of the circle is ten centimeters."

"The diameter of the tree trunk was so large that two people could not wrap their arms around it."

(mathematics) a statement indicating the equality between two values

"This is a simple equation."

"The mathematical equation stated that the sum of the two variables was equal to ten."

the mathematical process of finding the difference between two numbers, quantities, or expressions

"We learned subtraction today."

"The accountant performed a subtraction to determine the remaining balance after expenses were deducted."

(mathematics) the number that divides another number in a division problem

"Find the divisor before solving the equation"

"In division the divisor is the number that divides the dividend equally."

related to or used in mathematics

"The problem is mathematical."

"The mathematical equation was so complex that only a few students in the class could solve it correctly without any help."

very small in amount or degree, often the smallest possible

"The cost is minimal."

"The minimal amount of sugar in this recipe makes it a healthy choice for people watching their weight carefully."

represented in numbers

"The data is numerical."

"The numerical data showed a clear trend and the researchers concluded that their hypothesis was supported by the numbers they collected."

so numerous that it cannot be easily counted or quantified

"There are countless stars."

"There are countless stars in the night sky and astronomers have only studied a tiny fraction of them so far."

very great in number, amount, or size and seeming to be without end or limit

"The line is endless."

"The endless line of cars stretched for miles because of the accident on the highway."

a number that indicates the position of something in a sequence, such as third, second, etc.

"First is an ordinal number."

"Ordinal numbers indicate position such as first second or third in a sequence."

a standard of measurement that is based on the kilogram, the meter, and the liter

"Most countries use the metric system daily"

"The metric system is based on units of ten making conversions between measurements simple."

a land measurement unit that equals 10000 square meters or 2471 acres

"The farmer owns fifty hectares of land"

"One hectare equals approximately two point four seven acres of land measurement."

a unit for measuring an engine's power

"This engine produces impressive horsepower for racing"

"The car's engine produces three hundred horsepower allowing it to accelerate from zero rapidly."

a measure equal to 16 fluid ounces, often used for measuring liquids such as beer or milk

"He ordered a pint of cold beer at the old pub."

"A pint is an imperial unit of volume equal to approximately 568 milliliters"

a unit of volume measurement the United States for liquids, equal to 32 fluid ounces or approximately 946 milliliters

"A quart equals two pints."

"A quart is a unit of liquid capacity equal to two pints"

the distance traveled in miles in relation to the time passed when doing so

"The car traveled eighty miles per hour"

"The speed limit on the highway is sixty five miles per hour for passenger vehicles."

the length of a straight line drawn from the center of a circle to any point on its outer boundary

"The radius measures five inches."

"The radius of the circular pool was measured from the center to the edge."

the relation between two amounts indicating how much larger one value is than the other

"What is the ratio?"

"The ratio of men to women attending the conference was surprisingly balanced, encouraging diverse participation."

(mathematics) a number less than one, called a fraction, that is represented as a period followed by the number of tenths, hundredths, etc.

"0.5 is a decimal."

"The price was represented as a decimal, indicating a value less than one whole unit."

(mathematics) a rule or law represented in symbols, letters, or numbers

"Use the formula for area."

"The complex mathematical formula, derived from years of research, accurately predicts the trajectory of celestial bodies."

(mathematics) a quantity whose value changes according to another quantity's varying value

"A function changes value."

"The function of this new software is to automatically organize and categorize all incoming emails."

(mathematics) one of the numbers that another number can be divided by

"2 is a factor of 10."

"Identifying the prime factor is crucial for simplifying the algebraic expression and solving the equation effectively."

(mathematics) the number to be divided in a division problem

"The dividend was large."

"In the equation 10 divided by 2 equals 5, the number 10 is the dividend."

very small in amount or degree, often the smallest possible

"The damage is minimal."

"The minimal amount of rain this summer caused a drought and the farmers lost most of their crops."

(of a math sequence) having the ability to be continued forever

"That sequence is infinite."

"The concept of an infinite sequence challenges our understanding of limits and the potential for unending mathematical progression."

each of the two symbols [ ] used to indicate that the enclosed numbers or words should be considered separately

"Use a bracket to organize the sentence"

"The math problem required solving the numbers inside the bracket before multiplying by the coefficient."

(geometry) a part of a circle that is separated from the rest by a line

"The segment was curved."

"She drew a line segment between points A and B using a straight ruler."

(geometry) a shape that is not two-dimensional because it has height, width, and length

"This is a solid shape."

"The architect designed a solid structure, incorporating advanced engineering principles to ensure its stability and longevity."

(mathematics) to indicate something by a formula, symbol, etc.

"We express the sum."

"This equation can express the relationship between variables more efficiently."

to add up numbers or quantities to find the overall amount

"Please total these numbers."

"The accountant will carefully total all the expenses from the business trip to prepare the final report."

the amount that a barrel, of any given size, can contain

"Workers rolled the heavy barrel carefully"

"The vineyard produces about two hundred barrels of wine each harvest season."

a measure of length that equals the distance traveled between two steps during a walk

"He walked at a slow pace along the quiet beach."

"She measured the room by counting her pace from one wall to the other."

a scale for measuring the strength of alcoholic beverages

"The proof is high."

"The hydrometer's proof reading indicated that the spirit had a significantly high alcohol content."

a set or group of twenty or approximately twenty people or things

"A score of people came."

"The entire score of performers confidently took their positions on the stage."

(mathematics) an amount that is shown by a sign or letter

"What is the value?"

"The variable 'x' represents an unknown value that must be determined."

(mathematics) a quantity that is capable of assuming different values in a calculation

"Age was the main variable in our research study."

"A control variable is intentionally kept constant throughout an experiment so that it does not influence the results."