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arithmetic
/ˌɛɹɪθˈmɛtɪk/, /ɝˈɪθməˌtɪk/
noun
a branch of mathematics that deals with addition, subtraction, multiplication, etc.
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asymmetry
/ˌeɪˈsɪmətɹi/
noun
(geometry) a lack of symmetry or equivalence in shape or size between the two sides or parts of something
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axis
/ˈæksəs/
noun
a real or imaginary line about which an object rotates
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calculus
/ˈkæɫkjəɫəs/
noun
the branch of mathematics that comprises differentials and integrals
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chaos theory
/kˈeɪɑːs θˈiəɹi/
noun
(mathematics) an interdisciplinary theory about complex systems that obey particular laws but appear to have little or no order
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congruent
/ˈkɔnɡɹuˌɛnt/
adjective
(in geometry) describing shapes of the same size and form
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decimal
/ˈdɛsəməɫ/
noun
(mathematics) a number less than one, called a fraction, that is represented as a period followed by the number of tenths, hundredths, etc.
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game theory
/ɡˈeɪm θˈiəɹi/
noun
a branch of mathematics that studies the strategies of dealing with competitive situations involving conflict of interests, especially in business, war, etc.
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matrix
/ˈmeɪtɹɪks/
noun
a rectangular array of numbers or symbols organized in rows and columns, commonly used in linear algebra for representing equations, transformations, and vector operations
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trigonometry
/tɹˌɪɡənˈɑːmətɹi/
noun
a branch of mathematics that deals with the relationships between the angles and sides of triangles
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radius
/ˈɹeɪdiəs/
noun
a straight line drawn from the center of a circle to any point on its outer boundary; the length that this line has
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parabola
/pɝˈæbəɫə/
noun
(geometry) a symmetrical open curve that is similar to the path of an object thrown into the air passes till it falls back to earth
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gradient
/ˈɡɹeɪdiənt/
noun
the rate at which a quantity or dimension changes over a given distance or interval
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equation
/ɪˈkweɪʒən/
noun
(mathematics) a statement indicating the equality between two values
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circumference
/ˌsɝˈkəmfɹəns/
noun
(geometry) the length of the external boundary of a curved shape, especially a circle
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mean
/ˈmin/
noun
(mathematics) the average value of a set of quantities calculated by adding them, and dividing them by the total number of the quantities
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diameter
/daɪˈæmətɝ/
noun
a straight line from one side of a round object, particularly a circle, passing through the center and joining the other side
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coaxial
/ˈkoʊˈæksiəɫ/
adjective
related to a configuration where two or more components share a common axis or same center point
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chronograph
/kɹˈɑːnəɡɹˌæf/
noun
a timepiece or watch with additional features; typically including stopwatch functionality for measuring and recording elapsed time
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to overhaul
/ˈoʊvɝˌhɔɫ/
verb
to examine, repair, and make significant improvements or changes to something
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ohmmeter
/ˈoʊmiːɾɚ/
noun
a device used for measuring electrical resistance in a circuit, stated in ohms
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microchip
/ˈmaɪˌkɹoʊˈtʃɪp/
noun
a small piece of material that is a semiconductor, used to make an integrated circuit
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lever
/ˈɫɛvɝ/, /ˈɫivɝ/
noun
a long rigid bar that is put under a heavy object in order to move it
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insulator
/ˈɪnsəˌɫeɪtɝ/
noun
a substance that doesn't conduct heat, sound, etc.
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crank
/ˈkɹæŋk/
noun
a device that allows movement between mechanical parts of a machine or converts backward and forward motion into circular movement
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cardinal
/ˈkɑɹdənəɫ/, /ˈkɑɹdɪnəɫ/
noun
(mathematics) the number of elements or members in a set, representing its size or quantity
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to cube
/ˈkjub/
verb
to multiply a value or number by itself two times
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differential calculus
/dˌɪfɚɹˈɛnʃəl kˈælkjʊləs/
noun
a branch of mathematics that focuses on studying rates of change and instantaneous variations through the concept of derivatives
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logarithm
/ˈɫɑɡɝˌɪðəm/
noun
a mathematical function that represents the exponent to which a fixed number, called the base, must be raised to produce a given number
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ordinal
/ˈɔːɹdɪnəl/
noun
a number that indicates the position of something in a sequence, such as third, second, etc.
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power
/paʊər/
noun
(mathematics) the exponent in an expression, indicating how many times a base is multiplied by itself
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spectrum
/ˈspɛktɹəm/
noun
an orderly range of relating things
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