Math Terms

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

Lagrange Theorem in Group Theory is part of the precise language used to study logic, discrete structures, abstract operations, or computation. In plain language, it g...

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

Lattice is a discrete-mathematics, logic, algebraic-structure, or computation concept. In plain language, it gives a precise name to one useful feature of algebra func...

Law of Cosines names a ratio, identity, graph feature, or coordinate method used in angle-based reasoning. In plain language, it gives a precise name to one useful fea...

Law of Large Numbers is part of the mathematical language for collecting, organizing, modeling, and interpreting data. In plain language, it gives a precise name to on...

Law of Sines is a trigonometric idea used to relate angles, triangles, circles, waves, or periodic motion. In plain language, it gives a precise name to one useful fea...

Leading Coefficient names a structure or procedure used with expressions, equations, functions, vectors, or matrices. In plain language, it gives a precise name to one...

Least Common Denominator 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 featu...

Least Common Multiple describes a number, operation, pattern, or property used to reason about quantity and whole-number structure. In plain language, it gives a preci...

Least Squares Method names a structure or procedure used with expressions, equations, functions, vectors, or matrices. In plain language, it gives a precise name to on...

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

Legendre Symbol is part of the precise language used to study logic, discrete structures, abstract operations, or computation. In plain language, it gives a precise na...

Lemma is a geometry or measurement concept used to describe position, form, size, motion, or spatial structure. In plain language, it gives a precise name to one usefu...

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

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

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

Like Terms names a structure or procedure used with expressions, equations, functions, vectors, or matrices. In plain language, it gives a precise name to one useful f...

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

A limit describes the value a function approaches as its input approaches a chosen point or direction.

Limit Comparison Test is an analytic method or object for describing how quantities vary and how small changes accumulate. In plain language, it gives a precise name t...

A line is a straight path that extends forever in both directions.

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

Line Symmetry is a geometric object, measurement, relationship, or proof idea used to reason about shape and space. In plain language, it gives a precise name to one u...