complex variable
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of complex variable
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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Consider the polynomial z2, where is the complex variable x+iy.
From Scientific American ● Sep. 26, 2012
The advances add one more complex variable to the equation of mutual deterrence.
From Time Magazine Archive
It will be seen that as each successive aspect of geographical science is considered in its natural sequence the conditions become 638 Conclusion. more numerous, complex, variable and practically important.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 6 "Geodesy" to "Geometry" by Various
The Geometry of the zeros of a polynomial in a complex variable.
From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1977 January - June by Library of Congress. Copyright Office
"Illogical," replied the Wonder, "not philosophy; a system of trial and error—to evaluate a complex variable function."
From The Wonder by Beresford, J. D. (John Davys)
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