Discover the key math terms that start with the letter ‘Z’ and enrich your mathematical vocabulary.
- Zero- The number which represents no quantity or null value; it is the integer between positive and negative numbers.
- Zeta function- A complex function used in number theory, often related to the distribution of prime numbers, most notably the Riemann Zeta function.
- Zenith- The highest point or peak; often used in spherical geometry.
- Zepto- A prefix in the metric system denoting 10^-21.
- Zigzag- A line or course characterized by sharp turns in alternating directions; in mathematical terms, it represents a path or pattern.
- Zillion- An informal term used to describe an indefinitely large number.
- Zone- A region divided based on specific criteria; in mathematics, it can refer to areas in geometry.
- Zeno’s paradox- Philosophical problems that propose paradoxes in motion and time, significant in mathematical theory.
- Z- axis – One of the axes in a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system; it usually represents depth.
- Zoo- In graph theory, a structure also known as a “zoo” used to describe complicated and diverse collections of graphs.
- Zorn’s lemma- A proposition equivalent to the Axiom of Choice, used in set theory.
- Zag- A sharp change in direction; often paired with “zig” to describe a back and forth motion.
- Z/2Z- Notation representing the cyclic group of order 2, consisting of two elements.
- Zener- Named after the physicist Clarence Zener, refers to a specific voltage in electronics but also appears in mathematical equations.
- Zener diode- Though more an electronics term, it’s used in mathematical formulas involving circuit design.
- Zermelo- Fraenkel set theory – The standard form of axiomatic set theory from which most of mathematics can be derived.
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