Napierian logarithm

noun

Na·​pier·​ian logarithm nə-ˈpir-ē-ən- How to pronounce Napierian logarithm (audio)
nā-

Word History

Etymology

John Napier

First Known Use

1816, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Napierian logarithm was in 1816

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Cite this Entry

“Napierian logarithm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Napierian%20logarithm. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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