Definition

Pronunciation: /ˌdɛf.əˈnɪ.ʃən/ Explain

A definition assigns properties to a mathematical object. For example, a definition of a square is, "A four-sided polygon where the vertices are right angles and the sides are the same length." Some properties assigned to a square are:

• four-sided
• Polygon
• vertices are right angles
• sides are the same length

References

1. McAdams, David E.. All Math Words Dictionary, definition. 2nd Classroom edition 20150108-4799968. pg 56. Life is a Story Problem LLC. January 8, 2015. Buy the book

Cite this article as:

McAdams, David E. Definition. 12/21/2018. All Math Words Encyclopedia. Life is a Story Problem LLC. http://www.allmathwords.org/en/d/definition.html.

Revision History

12/21/2018: Reviewed and corrected IPA pronunication. (McAdams, David E.)
7/4/2018: Removed broken links, updated license, implemented new markup, implemented new Geogebra protocol. (McAdams, David E.)
1/22/2010: Added "References". (McAdams, David E.)
7/10/2008: added More Information. (McAdams, David E.)
9/10/2007: Initial version. (McAdams, David E.)