apositic

Meanings

• adjective

  Apositive is a term used in mathematics, specifically in the context of quadratic equations, to refer to the discriminant being positive. This results in the equation having real and distinct solutions.

  - "The equation x² + 4x + 4 has apositive discriminant, so it has two distinct real roots."
  - "In the quadratic equation ax² + bx + c, a and c are constants, while b determines whether the discriminant is apositive, zero, or negative."

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Variants

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opposite , opposites , opposites attract

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'apositive', meaning 'placed before', due to its usage in mathematics to indicate the positive solution.

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Trivia

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1. Apositive is a term used primarily in mathematics, specifically in the context of quadratic equations.

2. The term apositive comes from the Greek word 'apositive', which means 'placed before'.

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1. discriminant: A value calculated from the coefficients of a quadratic equation that determines the nature of its roots. A positive discriminant indicates real and distinct roots.

2. quadratic equation: A polynomial equation of the second degree, which can be written in the general form ax² + bx + c = 0.

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Culture

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Apositive has no significant cultural, historical, or symbolic significance.

How to Memorize "apositic"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize apositive, imagine a quadratic equation with a positive discriminant, which results in two distinct real roots.

2. associate
   

   - Associate apositive with the concept of positive solutions in mathematics, particularly in the context of quadratic equations.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that apositive is a term used for positive solutions in mathematics, especially in quadratic equations.

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