Mathematical Modeling Vocabulary

noun a mathematical term used in epidemiology to represent the average number of secondary infections produced by a single infected individual in a susceptible population

adjective related to the basic reproduction number in epidemiology

• The R0 value of the virus is a crucial factor in determining its potential for spread within a population.
• I heard the R0 for the new strain is really high, so we need to be extra cautious.
• Did you see the R0 on that flu strain? It's no joke, man.
• The R0 of misinformation can be just as damaging as a contagious disease spreading through a community.

noun a quintic equation or function

adjective referring to a mathematical expression or function of the fifth degree

• The mathematician presented a proof for the quintic equation during the conference.
• I struggled with understanding the quintic function in math class.
• That quintic problem on the test was a real doozy.
• Her emotions were like a quintic curve, constantly fluctuating and unpredictable.

noun A type of mathematical curve used in computer graphics and related fields

• The graphic designer used a Bezier curve to create a smooth and precise curve in the design.
• I like using Bezier curves when I'm designing because they make it easy to create smooth lines.
• I nailed that design by using Bezier curves to get the perfect curve.
• Life is like a Bezier curve, full of twists and turns but ultimately leading to a beautiful outcome.

adjective not able to be compressed or squeezed into a smaller space

• The fluid flow in this system is modeled as incompressible.
• The liquid in this container is considered incompressible.
• You can't squash this material, it's basically incompressible.
• Her resolve was incompressible, nothing could shake her determination.

verb to divide into a limited number of levels or categories, often for the purpose of measurement or analysis

• In digital signal processing, we often need to quantize the input data to a specific number of bits.
• When you quantize the image, it reduces the file size without losing too much quality.
• Dude, just quantize the audio file so it's not too big to email.
• She tends to quantize her emotions, never showing too much excitement or sadness.

noun a fictional or made-up word with no specific definition

• The spronk in the data analysis indicates a possible outlier.
• I saw a spronk in the graph and knew something was off.
• That spronk is throwing off our calculations.
• Her laughter was like a spronk in the quiet room.