coefficient
coe
ˌkoʊə
kowē
ffi
ˈfɪ
fi
cient
ʃənt
shēnt
British pronunciation
/kˌə‍ʊɪfˈɪʃənt/

Definition & Meaning of "coefficient"in English

Coefficient
01

a numerical or constant factor that multiplies a variable in an algebraic term

example
Examples
The coefficient matrix in the linear system helps to simplify solving for the variable values.
In the expression −x, the implicit coefficient is -1.
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