logarithmic
ˌlɒɡəˈrɪðmɪk
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Definition of logarithmic - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
measurementTECH.using logarithms to measure or calculateTECH.
  • The data was analyzed using a logarithmic approach.
exponential scaling
2.
mathematicsTECH.involving distances proportional to logarithmsTECH.
  • The logarithmic spiral is a common pattern in nature.
exponential
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Expressions with logarithmic

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function with a variable in a logarithm
The logarithmic function is used in calculating sound intensity.
scale with distances proportional to logarithms of numbers
The graph uses a logarithmic scale to show the data.
distribution of energy levels on a logarithmic scale
The logarithmic energy distribution helps in analyzing the spectrum of the signal.

Origin of logarithmic

Greek, logos (proportion) + arithmos (number)

Terms with logarithmic included in their meaning

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dBn.
acoustics
logarithmic unit measuring sound intensity
acoustics
unit measuring sound intensity on a logarithmic scale
earthquake
logarithmic scale measuring earthquake magnitude
pHn.
science
logarithmic scale of hydrogen ion concentration
light measurement
logarithmic measure of light absorbed by a substance
science
logarithmic unit for comparing currents or voltages
seismology
logarithmic scale measuring earthquake energy release
ditn.
information theory
logarithmic unit measuring information or entropy

Examples of logarithmic in a sentence

  • Logarithmic calculations simplified the process.
  • The logarithmic scale is used in measuring sound intensity.
  • Logarithmic growth can be seen in certain population models.

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  1. French:logarithmique, ...
  2. German:logarithmisch, ...
  3. Italian:logaritmico, ...
  4. Spanish:logarítmico, ...
  5. Portuguese:logarítmico, ...
  6. Chinese:对数的, ...
  7. Japanese:対数的な, 対数の, ...
  8. Arabic:لُوغَارِيتْمِي, لُوغَارِيثْمِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:לוֹגָרִיתְמִי, ...
  10. Russian:логарифмический, ...
  11. Ukrainian:логарифмічний, ...
  12. Hindi:लघुगणकीय, लॉगारिद्मिक, ...
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