coefficiente

coefficient

noun koh-ef-fee-CHEN-teh Rare

Origin: From Medieval Latin coefficiens, from co- + efficiens (producing).

Usage Note

Coefficiente is a technical term from mathematics, physics, and economics: coefficiente di attrito (coefficient of friction), coefficiente fiscale (tax coefficient). It is always masculine. The plural is coefficienti. In everyday language it occasionally appears as a synonym for 'factor' or 'indicator.'

Examples

"Il coefficiente di dilatazione termica varia con il materiale."

Natural Translation

The thermal expansion coefficient varies with the material.

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