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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