antilogarithm

noun

an·ti·log·a·rithm ˌan-ti-ˈlȯ-gə-ˌri-t͟həm

ˌan-ˌtī-

-ˈlä-

: the number corresponding to a given logarithm

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1618, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of antilogarithm was in 1618

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“Antilogarithm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antilogarithm. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Definition revised

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