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discriminant
In mathematics, this term refers to a specific value that acts as a diagnostic tool for equations. It does not describe the process of solving the equation, but rather provides a shortcut to understand the properties of the solutions without calculating them explicitly.
When used as an adjective, the word describes a characteristic that allows for clear categorization. It carries a clinical, analytical tone and is most common in scientific or statistical contexts, such as discriminant analysis, where the goal is to find the most effective way to separate groups.
Meanings
Examples
Calculate the discriminant to see if the equation has real roots.
If the discriminant is zero, there is only one unique solution.
I forgot how to find the discriminant for a quadratic formula.
The discriminant tells us whether the roots are imaginary or real.
We need a discriminant feature to tell these two species apart.
The company is looking for a discriminant advantage over its competitors.
Is there any discriminant characteristic that separates the two groups?
The researcher identified several discriminant factors in the data set.