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Definition of modulus
plural moduli play \-ˌlī, -ˌlē\
1 a : the factor by which a logarithm of a number to one base is multiplied to obtain the logarithm of the number to a new base
b : absolute value 2
c (1) : the number (such as a positive integer) or other mathematical entity (such as a polynomial) in a congruence that divides the difference of the two congruent members without leaving a remainder — compare residue b (2) : the number of different numbers used in a system of modular arithmetic
2 : a constant or coefficient that expresses usually numerically the degree to which a body or substance possesses a particular property (such as elasticity)
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Origin and Etymology of modulus
New Latin, from Latin, small measure
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noun mod·u·lus \ ˈmäj-ə-ləs \
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plural moduli play \-ˌlī, -ˌlē\
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plural moduli play \-ˌlī, -ˌlē\
1 a : the factor by which a logarithm of a number to one base is multiplied to obtain the logarithm of the number to a new base
b : absolute value 2
c (1) : the number (such as a positive integer) or other mathematical entity (such as a polynomial) in a congruence that divides the difference of the two congruent members without leaving a remainder — compare residue b (2) : the number of different numbers used in a system of modular arithmetic
2 : a constant or coefficient that expresses usually numerically the degree to which a body or substance possesses a particular property (such as elasticity)
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New Latin, from Latin, small measure
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in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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modulus
noun mod·u·lus \ ˈmäj-ə-ləs \
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