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surd

/sɜːd/ /sɝd/

Meanings
noun
An irrational number, especially one expressed using the √ symbol.

Examples :

"The square root of 2 is a surd. "
math number

Related Words

Illustration consonant

consonant noun

/ˈkɒn.sə.nənt/ /ˈkɑn.sə.nənt/

A sound that results from the passage of air through restrictions of the oral cavity; any sound that is not the dominant sound of a syllable, the dominant sound generally being a vowel.

"The "k" sound in "kite" is a consonant. "

Illustration involving

involving verb

/ɪnˈvɒlvɪŋ/ /ɪnˈvɑlvɪŋ/

To roll or fold up; to wind round; to entwine.

"The baker was involving the dough around a metal form to create a spiral-shaped pastry. "

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration voiceless

voiceless adjective

/ˈvɔɪsləs/

Lacking a voice, without vocal sound.

"The voiceless student sat silently in class, unable to speak. "

Illustration pronouncements

pronouncements noun

/prəˈnaʊnsmənts/ /prəˈnaʊnsmən(t)s/

An official public announcement.

"The trial concluded with the pronouncement of a guilty verdict."

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration represents

represents verb

/ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnts/ /rɛprəˈzɛnts/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The painting represents the artist's view of the city skyline. "

Illustration irrational

irrational noun

/ɪˈɹæʃ.(ə.)nəl/

A real number that can not be expressed as the quotient of two integers, an irrational number.

"Pi is an irrational number. "

Illustration expression

expression noun

/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/

The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

"My sister's joyful expression showed how happy she was about the good news. "

Illustration explained

explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

Illustration expressed

expressed verb

/ɛkˈspɹɛst/

To convey or communicate; to make known or explicit.

"Words cannot express the love I feel for him."

Illustration conversations

conversations noun

/ˌkɑnvərˈseɪʃənz/ /ˌkɑnvərˈseɪʃnz/

Expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such talking.

"After school, I enjoy having long conversations with my friends about our classes and weekend plans. "