coefficient

[koh-uh-fish-uhnt]

noun

1. Mathematics.,  a number or quantity placed (generally) before and multiplying another quantity, as 3 in the expression 3x.

2. Physics.,  a number that is constant for a given substance, body, or process under certain specified conditions, serving as a measure of one of its properties.

   coefficient of friction.

adjective

1. acting in consort; cooperating.

coefficient

/ ˌkəʊɪˈfɪʃənt /

noun

1. maths

   1. a numerical or constant factor in an algebraic term

      the coefficient of the term 3xyz is 3

   2. the product of all the factors of a term excluding one or more specified variables

      the coefficient of x in 3axyz is 3ayz

2. physics a value that relates one physical quantity to another

coefficient

1. A number or symbol multiplied with a variable or an unknown quantity in an algebraic term. For example, 4 is the coefficient in the term 4 x, and x is the coefficient in x (a + b).

2. A numerical measure of a physical or chemical property that is constant for a system under specified conditions. The speed of light in a vacuum, for example, is a constant.

Other Word Forms

• coefficiently adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of coefficient¹

First recorded in 1655–65, coefficient is from the New Latin word coefficient- (stem of coefficiēns ). See co-, efficient

Word History and Origins

Origin of coefficient¹

C17: from New Latin coefficiēns, from Latin co- together + efficere to _effect

Example Sentences

Such has been Union's progress in European competitions in recent years, they actually have a significantly higher coefficient than Newcastle.

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Since finishing ninth in Europe in 2022-23 for a second successive season - the country's best since seventh in 1988 - Scotland's coefficient has dropped so far that it starts the new campaign in 17th.

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Based on the average Uefa coefficient of their opponents, PSV Eindhoven have been handed the toughest draw in the league phase.

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People also forget, that if it wasn't for our efforts in Europe the last few years, where would Scotland's coefficient be?

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A minimum of five of those will be in the Champions League, which is higher than the usual four because of England's performance in Uefa's coefficient rankings.

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