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infinitesimally


Meanings
  • adjective

    Extremely or infinitesimally small.


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infinitesimal , infinitesimally
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'infinitesimus' meaning 'boundless' or 'unlimited'. The term 'infinitesimal' was first used in mathematics to describe a quantity that is smaller than any finite number.


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  1. The smallest known subatomic particle, the quark, is believed to be infinitesimally small.

  2. The concept of infinitesimals was first developed by mathematicians such as Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz in the 17th century.

  3. In mathematics, the sum of an infinite number of infinitesimals is called an integral.


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  1. Calculus: A branch of mathematics that deals with rates of change and the accumulation of quantities.

  2. Quantum Mechanics: A fundamental theory in physics that describes the behavior of matter and energy at the quantum level.


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Infinitesimally has been used extensively in mathematics and physics, particularly in the study of calculus and quantum mechanics. It has also been used metaphorically to describe extremely small or insignificant things.

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