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indeterminate quantities

[ɪndɪˈtɜːmɪnət ˈkwɒntɪtiz]
nounpl: indeterminate quantities
quantidades indeterminadas
1. Mathematical or physical amounts whose exact value, magnitude, or nature cannot be precisely determined or specified
In calculus, indeterminate quantities like 0/0 require special analytical techniques to resolve.
Em cálculo, quantidades indeterminadas como 0/0 requerem técnicas analíticas especiais para serem resolvidas.
2. Variables or expressions in mathematics that do not have a single definable value without additional information or context
The engineer dealt with indeterminate quantities in the structural analysis by applying equilibrium equations.
O engenheiro lidou com quantidades indeterminadas na análise estrutural aplicando equações de equilíbrio.
Synonyms
undetermined quantitiesindefinite quantitiesundefined valuesambiguous magnitudes
Antonyms
determinate quantitiesdefinite quantitiesspecified valuesdefined magnitudes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
quantidades indeterminadas
Standard usage in mathematics and physics contexts
Portugal
quantidades indeterminadas
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in academic and technical literature

Related Idioms & Phrases

indeterminate form
indeterminate equation
algebraic indeterminacy
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