Definition of infinitesimal Infinitesimal

/ɪˌnfɪnɪtɛˈsɪmʌl/ - [infinitesimul] - in•fin•i•tes•i•mal

We found 9 definitions of infinitesimal from 4 different sources.

What does infinitesimal mean?

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Noun Plural: infinitesimals
infinitesimal - (mathematics) a variable that has zero as its limit
		variable quantity, variable a quantity that can assume any of a set of values
Adjective
infinitesimal - infinitely or immeasurably small; "two minute whiplike threads of protoplasm"; "reduced to a microscopic scale"
		minute
		little, small small in a way that arouses feelings (of tenderness or its opposite depending on the context); "a nice little job"; "bless your little heart"; "my dear little mother"; "a sweet little deal"; "I'm tired of your petty little schemes"; "filthy little tricks"; "what a nasty little situation"

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infinitesimal (Noun)
A non-zero quantity whose magnitude is smaller than any positive number by definition it is not a real number .
infinitesimal (Adjective)
Incalculably, exceedingly, or immeasurably minute; vanishingly small.
infinitesimal (Adjective)
Of or pertaining to values that approach zero as a limit.
infinitesimal (Adjective)
Very small.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

infinitesimal (a.)
Infinitely or indefinitely small; less than any assignable quantity or value; very small.
infinitesimal (n.)
An infinitely small quantity; that which is less than any assignable quantity.

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infinitesimal, noun, singular of infinitesimals.

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