prefactor
A coefficient which precedes a given quantity in a mathematical formula
Noun
- A coefficient which precedes a given quantity in a mathematical formula
- The prefactor preceding the sum is the constant density of states associated with two-dimensional motion for each state n of perpendicular motion. - 1980, William E. Carlos, Milton W. Cole, “Band structure and...
Origin
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per- Proto-Indo-European *preh₂- Proto-Indo-European *-i Proto-Indo-European *préh₂i? Proto-Italic *prai Proto-Italic *prai- Latin prae-lbor. Middle English pre- English pre- English factor English prefactor From pre- + factor.