in·fin·i·tes·i·mal ( n fn--t s  -ml)adj. 1. Immeasurably or incalculably minute. 2. Mathematics Capable of having values approaching zero as a limit. n. 1. An immeasurably or incalculably minute amount or quantity. 2. Mathematics A function or variable continuously approaching zero as a limit. [From New Latin  nfnt simus, infinite in rank, from Latin nfntus, infinite; see infinite.]in fin·i·tesi·mal·ly adv. |
infinitesimal [ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪməl]
adj
1. infinitely or immeasurably small
2. (Mathematics) Maths of, relating to, or involving a small change in the value of a variable that approaches zero as a limit
n
(Mathematics) Maths an infinitesimal quantity
infinitesimally adv
| infinitesimal (nfn--ts-ml) Adjective Capable of having values approaching zero as a limit. Noun A function or variable continuously approaching zero as a limit. |
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| Noun | 1. | infinitesimal - (mathematics) a variable that has zero as its limit variable quantity, variable - a quantity that can assume any of a set of values math, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement |
| Adj. | 1. |  infinitesimal - infinitely or immeasurably small; "two minute whiplike threads of protoplasm"; "reduced to a microscopic scale" |
infinitesimal
adjective microscopic, minute, tiny, wee, atomic, insignificant, negligible, minuscule, teeny, teeny-weeny, unnoticeable, teensy-weensy, inappreciable mineral substances present in infinitesimal amounts in the soil
great, large, huge, vast, enormous, infinite
great, large, huge, vast, enormous, infinite
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