: a number of the form a + b √-1 where a and b are real numbers
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Need for complex numbers The field of quantum mechanics arose as physicists struggled to explain the behavior of phenomena in which particles displayed wave-like behavior, such as in the double-slit experiment.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026 As opposed to traditional sports betting, which have an array of complex numbers relating to the spread, moneyline, and total points scored, the prediction market interface has a lower barrier to entry.—
Carlos Garcia,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026 Gaussian primes can’t be divided any further by other complex numbers.—
Lyndie Chiou,
Scientific American,
3 Mar. 2026 Historically, only large corporations could afford the analysts required to crunch complex numbers.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for complex number