Math

Definition of multinomial

The notion of multinomial is used in the field of algebra to refer to an expression that contains two or more terms. To understand its meaning, therefore, you must first know what algebra is and what its expressions are. Algebra and arithmetic Algebra is the branch of mathematics […]

Definition of undulate

The term undulate derives from undŭla, a Latin word that refers to a “small wave.” The first meaning of the concept mentioned by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) in its dictionary refers to making waves in the hair. Some examples For example: “For the New Year's party, I'm going to dye and curl […]

Definition of isomorphism

The notion of isomorphism is used in the field of geology and in the field of mathematics. In the first case, the term refers to the property of that which is isomorphic. Same crystal structure Two bodies are isomorphic when, despite having different chemical compositions, they have the same crystal structure […]

Definition of acyclic

The term acyclic is not part of the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). However, its use is frequent to refer to that which is not produced or developed cyclically. The cycle To understand what something acyclical is, therefore, we must first know what the notion of […]

Definition of rectilinear

The Latin word rectilineus came to Spanish as rectilinear. This is what is described as something that has the shape or appearance of a straight line. Before moving forward, it is important to mention that, for geometry, a line is a continuous succession of points. The concept can also refer to a line or a direction. The straight, […]

Definition of contraposition

The Latin word contrapositio came into Spanish as a contrast. The term refers to the act and result of contrast: confronting or contrasting one thing with another opposite or different thing. Contrary sentences It can be said that a sentence A is contrasted with a sentence B when it is desired to mark the difference between the two, in such a way […]

Definition of trichotomy

The Greek word trichotomy came to Spanish as trichotomy. The term has different uses depending on the context. Classification mechanism In the field of philosophy, trichotomy is a classification mechanism in which the various segmentations or partitions consist of three parts. The concept can be linked to a triad: a set […]

Definition of spheroid

The Greek word sphairoeidḗs came into Latin as sphaeroīdes. That is the closest etymological antecedent of spheroid, a term in our language that refers to a body whose shape is similar to that of a sphere. Similar to a sphere The solid that is defined by a […]

Definition of quantization

The notion of quantization refers to the process that is carried out to, starting from a description of classical physics, develop the construction of a quantum model. In this way, it is considered a classical theory and transformed into a quantum one. Classical and quantum physics To understand what quantization is, […]

Definition of biometrics

A biometric is an analysis of biological activities and phenomena. This is an exam that can focus on statistics or aim at the mensurative. Recognition of individuals Generally the concept refers to the registration of measurements of living beings. By extension, the procedure that allows us to recognize, in a […]