Semifactor
Translation of "semifactor" into Russian
semifactor
NounUK
/ˈsɛmɪˌfæktə/
US
/ˈsɛmɪˌfæktər/
semifactor
semifactors pl
полуфактор
The semifactor of the equation was difficult to determine.
Полуфактор уравнения было трудно определить.
Definitions
semifactor
NounUK
/ˈsɛmɪˌfæktə/
US
/ˈsɛmɪˌfæktər/
A mathematical element that acts as a factor of a quantity only under specific or limited conditions; a partial factor.
In certain modular systems, 3 behaves as a semifactor of 15, contributing to divisibility only when additional constraints are met.
semifactor
AdjectiveUK
/ˈsɛmɪˌfæktə/
US
/ˈsɛmɪˌfæktər/
Relating to or designating a semifactor; functioning in a limited factor-like role.
The semifactor component of the model simplifies the calculation.