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logarithm
[/ˈlɒɡərɪðəm/]
noun
masculine
pl: logarithms
logaritmo
1.
The exponent to which a base number must be raised to produce a given number
The logarithm of 100 to the base 10 is 2, because 10² = 100
O logaritmo de 100 na base 10 é 2, porque 10² = 100
2.
A mathematical function used to solve exponential equations and simplify complex calculations
Scientists use logarithms to measure the intensity of earthquakes on the Richter scale
Os cientistas usam logaritmos para medir a intensidade de terremotos na escala de Richter
Synonyms
log
exponent
Antonyms
exponential
antilogarithm
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
logaritmo
Standard usage in mathematics education and scientific contexts
Portugal
logaritmo
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese in mathematical terminology
Related Idioms & Phrases
natural logarithm (logaritmo natural)
common logarithm (logaritmo comum)
logarithmic scale (escala logarítmica)
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