modulus
1. an integer that can be divided without remainder into the difference between two other integers - 2 is a modulus of 5 and 9 • Hypernyms: integer, whole number 2. the absolute value of a complex number • Hypernyms: absolute value, numerical value 3. (physics) a coefficient that expresses how much of a specified property is possessed by a specified substance • Topics: physics, natural philosophy • Hypernyms: coefficient • Hyponyms: coefficient of elasticity, modulus of elasticity, elastic modulus
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