Napierian logarithm

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noun Mathematics.

natural logarithm.

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Origin of Napierian logarithm

First recorded in 1810–20

Words nearby Napierian logarithm

naphthyl group, napier, napier grass, Napier-Hastings, Napierian, Napierian logarithm, Napier's bones, napiform, napkin, napkin ring, Naples

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How to use Napierian logarithm in a sentence

If the characteristic of a logarithm is negative, Oughtred indicates this fact by placing the - above the characteristic.
William Oughtred|Florian Cajori
The logarithm of the number is then obtained by adding the previously calculated logarithms of the factors.
William Oughtred|Florian Cajori
What is the probability that the fifth decimal of a logarithm taken at random from a table is a '9'?
The Foundations of Science: Science and Hypothesis, The Value of Science, Science and Method|Henri Poincar
We can calculate our logarithm without recourse to the table, but we do not wish to give ourselves the trouble.
The Foundations of Science: Science and Hypothesis, The Value of Science, Science and Method|Henri Poincar

In July, while at work on logarithm tables, he was overtaken by a sudden fainting fit, evidently of an epileptic nature.
Shandygaff|Christopher Morley

British Dictionary definitions for Napierian logarithm

Napierian logarithm

/ (nəˈpɪərɪən, neɪ-) /

noun

another name for natural logarithm

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Scientific definitions for Napierian logarithm

Napierian logarithm

[ nə-pîr′ē-ən, nā- ]

See natural logarithm.