Engineering Applications

7 words in this vocabulary list

noun a convolutional neural network (in the context of computing)

noun an object or surface that reflects light or sound in a particular direction

  • The telescope uses a reflector to gather and focus light from distant stars.
  • I put a reflector on my bike so cars can see me at night.
  • Hey, don't forget to put on your reflector before we go biking.
  • Her calm demeanor acted as a reflector, diffusing the tension in the room.

noun a theory formulated by Albert Einstein which describes the relationships between time and space

  • Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized our understanding of space and time.
  • The concept of relativity can be mind-boggling at first, but it's really fascinating once you grasp it.
  • Dude, I can't wrap my head around this whole relativity thing. It's like, whoa.
  • In the grand scheme of things, relativity teaches us that everything is interconnected and nothing exists in isolation.

noun a branch of mathematics that deals with integrals, including the determination of areas, volumes, and lengths

  • The study of rates of change and accumulation through integration is known as integral calculus.
  • I have a love-hate relationship with integral calculus; it's challenging but rewarding.
  • Integral calculus is no joke, but once you get the hang of it, it's smooth sailing.
  • Mastering integral calculus is like unlocking a whole new level of understanding in mathematics.

noun a mathematical function that is the reverse of the derivative of another function

  • The antiderivative of a function f is a function F whose derivative is equal to f.
  • Finding the antiderivative of this function is a bit tricky.
  • I'm trying to figure out the antiderivative of this crazy function.
  • Understanding the antiderivative is like finding the missing piece of a puzzle.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'coprime numbers' is a noun phrase referring to two numbers that have no common factors other than 1.

  • Coprime numbers are integers that have no common factors other than 1.
  • Hey, did you know that coprime numbers are numbers that don't have any factors in common except 1?
  • Yo, coprime numbers are like BFFs in the world of math, they have no common factors except 1.
  • In the mathematical universe, coprime numbers are like two peas in a pod, they just go together perfectly without any other factors interfering.

noun a repeating pattern of shapes that fit perfectly together without any gaps or overlaps

  • The artist created a beautiful tessellation pattern using geometric shapes.
  • I love how the tiles in the bathroom tessellate perfectly.
  • Check out the cool tessellation on that building's facade!
  • The intricate tessellation of thoughts in her mind was both confusing and fascinating.