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indeterminate form

[/ˌɪndɪˈtɜːrmɪnət fɔːrm/]
nounpl: indeterminate forms
forma indeterminada
1. In calculus and mathematics, an expression that does not have a definite or unique value; typically occurs when evaluating limits where both the numerator and denominator approach zero or infinity simultaneously
When evaluating the limit of f(x)/g(x) as x approaches a value where both f(x) and g(x) approach zero, we have an indeterminate form of type 0/0.
Ao avaliar o limite de f(x)/g(x) quando x se aproxima de um valor onde ambos f(x) e g(x) se aproximam de zero, temos uma forma indeterminada do tipo 0/0.
2. One of the seven common indeterminate forms: 0/0, ∞/∞, 0·∞, ∞-∞, 0⁰, 1^∞, and ∞⁰
The limit of sin(x)/x as x approaches 0 is an indeterminate form that requires L'Hôpital's rule to evaluate.
O limite de sin(x)/x quando x se aproxima de 0 é uma forma indeterminada que requer a regra de L'Hôpital para ser avaliada.
Synonyms
indeterminate expressionundefined form
Antonyms
determinate formdefinite form

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
forma indeterminada
Standard usage in Brazilian mathematics education
Portugal
forma indeterminada
Standard usage in Portuguese mathematics education

Related Idioms & Phrases

L'Hôpital's rule
evaluate a limit
approach infinity
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