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logarithm definition
loga·rithm (lôg′ə rit̸h′əm, läg′-)
noun
Math. the exponent expressing the power to which a fixed number (the base) must be raised in order to produce a given number (the antilogarithm): logarithms computed to the base 10 are often used for shortening mathematical calculations
Etymology: ModL logarithmus < Gr logos, a word, proportion, ratio (see logic) + arithmos, number (see arithmetic)
Related Forms:
- logarithmic log′a·rith′·mic adjective
- logarithmically log′a·rith′·mi·cally adverb
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