Unbekannte

unknown (variable in an equation)

noun un-be-KAN-te Rare

Also means

unknown person

Usage Note

Unbekannte in mathematics denotes a variable whose value is to be found: Bestimme die Unbekannte x. It is a nominalised adjective, hence feminine (die Unbekannte) and declined like an adjective (einer Unbekannten).

Examples

"Löse die Gleichung nach der Unbekannten x auf."

Natural Translation

Solve the equation for the unknown x.

Literal Translation

Solve the equation after the unknown x up.

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