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indeterminate limit

[ɪndɪˈtɜːrmɪnət ˈlɪmɪt]
nounpl: indeterminate limits
limite indeterminado
1. A limit in calculus that cannot be evaluated by direct substitution because it results in an indeterminate form such as 0/0, ∞/∞, 0·∞, ∞-∞, 0⁰, 1^∞, or ∞⁰
The limit of (x² - 1)/(x - 1) as x approaches 1 is an indeterminate limit of the form 0/0.
O limite de (x² - 1)/(x - 1) quando x se aproxima de 1 é um limite indeterminado da forma 0/0.
2. A mathematical expression whose value cannot be determined without further analysis or algebraic manipulation
Using L'Hôpital's rule helps resolve an indeterminate limit.
Usar a regra de L'Hôpital ajuda a resolver um limite indeterminado.
Synonyms
indeterminate formundefined limit
Antonyms
determinate limitdefinite limit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
limite indeterminado
Standard usage in Brazilian mathematics education
Portugal
limite indeterminado
Standard usage in Portuguese mathematics education

Related Idioms & Phrases

resolve an indeterminate limit
evaluate an indeterminate limit
indeterminate form of 0/0
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