Infinitesimal

ENZH

What Does Infinitesimal Mean?

  • 微乎其微的
  • 无穷小的

Infinitesimal Pronunciation

/ˌɪn.fɪ.nɪˈtɛs.ɪ.məl/

Infinitesimal Definition

noun

Definition

An indefinitely or exceedingly small quantity.

In ZH

一个无限小或极小的量。

How to Use Infinitesimal in a Sentence

  • In calculus, we often deal with infinitesimals when calculating limits.
  • The concept of infinitesimal is crucial in understanding derivatives.
  • If you divide a length by an infinite amount, you approach an infinitesimal value.
  • In physics, infinitesimals can describe quantities in quantum mechanics.
  • The idea of infinitesimal changes has revolutionized modern mathematics.
adjective

Definition

Extremely small; so small as to be almost nothing.

In ZH

极小的;小到几乎没有。

How to Use Infinitesimal in a Sentence

  • She had an infinitesimal amount of doubt about his explanation.
  • The error in measurement was infinitesimal, hardly worth correcting.
  • Their chances of winning were infinitesimal at that point in the game.
  • He managed to grasp the infinitesimal details of the complex theory.
  • An infinitesimal increase in temperature can change the state of matter.