Math Terms

Depth-First Search is part of the precise language used to study logic, discrete structures, abstract operations, or computation. In plain language, it gives a precise...

A derivative measures instantaneous rate of change or the slope of a curve at a point.

Derivative Function names a limit, derivative, integral, series, or differential-equation idea used in mathematical analysis. In plain language, it gives a precise nam...

Derived Unit names a standard feature of figures, coordinates, transformations, solids, or measurement systems. In plain language, it gives a precise name to one usefu...

Descendant in a Tree names a structure, relation, rule, or reasoning method used with finite or countable objects. In plain language, it gives a precise name to one us...

Descending Order is a number-system idea used to classify values, recognize patterns, or carry out reliable computation. In plain language, it gives a precise name to ...

Diagonal of a Polygon is a geometric object, measurement, relationship, or proof idea used to reason about shape and space. In plain language, it gives a precise name ...

Difference describes a number, operation, pattern, or property used to reason about quantity and whole-number structure. In plain language, it gives a precise name to ...

Difference Identity names a ratio, identity, graph feature, or coordinate method used in angle-based reasoning. In plain language, it gives a precise name to one usefu...

Difference Quotient is an analytic method or object for describing how quantities vary and how small changes accumulate. In plain language, it gives a precise name to ...

Differentiability is a calculus or analysis concept used to study change, accumulation, approximation, or multivariable behavior. In plain language, it gives a precise...

Differential is an analytic method or object for describing how quantities vary and how small changes accumulate. In plain language, it gives a precise name to one use...

Differential Equation names a limit, derivative, integral, series, or differential-equation idea used in mathematical analysis. In plain language, it gives a precise n...

A digit is one of the symbols used to write numbers. In base ten, the digits are 0 through 9.

Digital Root names a standard feature of numbers or arithmetic that helps organize calculation and comparison. In plain language, it gives a precise name to one useful...

Dijkstra Algorithm names a structure, relation, rule, or reasoning method used with finite or countable objects. In plain language, it gives a precise name to one usef...

Dilution is a proportional-reasoning idea for relating quantities that may use different units or scales. In plain language, it gives a precise name to one useful feat...

Dimension of a Vector Space is a standard algebraic idea for describing patterns, constraints, transformations, or solution methods. In plain language, it gives a prec...

Dimensional Analysis describes a part-whole, comparison, rate, scale, or financial relationship. In plain language, it gives a precise name to one useful feature of fr...

Diophantine Equation is part of the precise language used to study logic, discrete structures, abstract operations, or computation. In plain language, it gives a preci...

Direct Proportion names a way to express or analyze relative size rather than only absolute size. In plain language, it gives a precise name to one useful feature of f...

Directed Number is a number-system idea used to classify values, recognize patterns, or carry out reliable computation. In plain language, it gives a precise name to o...

Directional Derivative is a calculus or analysis concept used to study change, accumulation, approximation, or multivariable behavior. In plain language, it gives a pr...

Discontinuity names a limit, derivative, integral, series, or differential-equation idea used in mathematical analysis. In plain language, it gives a precise name to o...