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imaginary number: see number number, entity describing the magnitude or position of a mathematical object or extensions of these concepts.
The Natural NumbersCardinal numbers describe the size of a collection of objects; two such collections have the same (cardinal) number of ..... Click the link for more information. . imaginary numberAny number of the form bi where b is a real number, i is the square root of −1, and b is not zero. See also complex number. imaginary number [ə′maj·ə‚ner·ē ′nəm·bər] (mathematics) A complex number of the forma+bi, withbnot equal to zero, whereaandbare real numbers, andi= √(-1); some mathematicians require also thata= 0. Also known as imaginary quantity. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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