Logarithmus
logarithm
noun loh-ga-RIT-moos Rare
Origin: from Greek 'logos' (ratio) + 'arithmos' (number)
Usage Note
Logarithmus (plural Logarithmen) is taught in upper secondary maths. Der dekadische Logarithmus is the base-10 log; der natürliche Logarithmus is base e.
Examples
"Der Logarithmus von 100 zur Basis 10 ist 2."
Natural Translation
The base-10 logarithm of 100 is 2.
Literal Translation
The logarithm of 100 to the base 10 is 2.
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