moduli

/mɒdˈjuːli/

Definitions

1. noun

A plural noun referring to a set of numbers or values that can be used to represent different cases or configurations of something.

“The designer used various moduli to create a range of possible designs for the new product.”

2. noun

In mathematics, a set of values or objects that can be used to define a mathematical structure, such as a group or a ring.

“The mathematician studied the properties of the moduli of a particular elliptic curve.”

3. noun

In engineering, a set of values or parameters that can be used to define the characteristics of a system or a component.

“The engineer used the moduli of the material to determine its strength and durability.”

4. noun

A unit or a measure of something, especially in physics or engineering.

“The physicist used the moduli of the wave to calculate its frequency and amplitude.”

Synonyms

  • coefficients
  • parameters

Antonyms

  • constants
  • fixed values