logarithmisch

logarithmic

adjective loh-ga-RIT-mish Rare

Origin: from Greek 'logarithmos' (ratio-number)

Usage Note

logarithmisch beschreibt eine Skala oder einen Zusammenhang, bei dem gleiche Abstände gleichen Vielfachen entsprechen. 'Eine logarithmische Skala' wird z. B. beim Erdbeben-Richterwert und beim Dezibel verwendet.

Examples

"Die Lautstärke wird auf einer logarithmischen Skala gemessen."

Natural Translation

Sound level is measured on a logarithmic scale.

Literal Translation

The volume is measured on a logarithmic scale.

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