Description

'The depth of information provided is admirable' New Scientist

Authoritative and reliable, this A-Z provides jargon-freedefinitions for even the most technical mathematical terms. With3,000 entries ranging from Achilles paradox to zero matrix, itcovers all commonly encountered terms and concepts from pure andapplied mathematics and statistics, for example, linear algebra,optimisation, nonlinear equations, and differential equations. Inaddition, there are entries on major mathematicians and on topicsof more general interest, such as fractals, game theory, andchaos.

Using graphs, diagrams, and charts to render definitions ascomprehensible as possible, entries are clear and accessible andoffer an ideal introduction to the subject. Also included are listsof Nobel Prize winners and Fields' medallists, Greek letters,formulae, and - new to this edition - tables of inequalities,moments of inertia, Roman numerals, and more. This edition containsrecommended web links at entry level.

Fully revised and updated in line with curriculum and degreerequirements this dictionary is indispensable for students andteachers of mathematics, and for anyone encountering mathematics inthe workplace.

A SEARCH TOOL

featuring search autocomplete to help you find words quickly bydisplaying predictions similar to the terms you're typing. You alsoget enhanced search extras including:

 • A quick search of words while you type.
 • A 'fuzzy filter' for when you are not sure of the correctspelling of a word.
 • A 'keyword' search for finding key words within compoundwords.
 • A wild card search function ('*' or '?') which can replace aletter or entire parts of a word.
 • Download dictionary definitions locally for offline wordlookup.

A LEARNING TOOL

including a number of features that help you further enhanceyour vocabulary:

 • A 'Favorites' feature to create custom folders with lists ofwords from the extensive library, including cross-curriculumwords.
 • History list to help you easily review looked-up words.
 • Discover more using the included special language notes.
 • See words in context with example sentences.
 • 'Word-of-the-day' feature with dedicated homescreen widget.

A mobile dictionary application from MobiSystems with contentfrom Oxford University Press.