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infinitesimal

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪm(ə)l/
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Definition of infinitesimal

adjective

  • extremely small:an infinitesimal pause

noun

Mathematics
  • an indefinitely small quantity; a value approaching zero.

Derivatives

infinitesimally

adverb

Origin:

mid 17th century: from modern Latin infinitesimus, from Latin infinitus (see infinite), on the pattern of centesimal

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