infinitesimal

Definitions


[ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪml], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- extremely small
(e.g: an infinitesimal pause)


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Origin:
mid 17th century: from modern Latin infinitesimus, from Latin infinitus (see infinite), on the pattern of centesimal


[ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪml], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an indefinitely small quantity; a value approaching zero


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Origin:
mid 17th century: from modern Latin infinitesimus, from Latin infinitus (see infinite), on the pattern of centesimal




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