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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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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.
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