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Definition of Discriminant
1. n. The eliminant of the n partial differentials of any homogenous function of n variables. See Eliminant.
Definition of Discriminant
1. Noun. (algebra) An expression that gives information about the roots of a polynomial; for example, the expression ''D = b2 - 4ac'' determines whether the roots of the quadratic equation ''ax2 + bx + c = 0'' are real and distinct (''D'' > 0), real and equal (''D'' = 0) or complex (''D'' < 0). ¹
2. Adjective. Serving to discriminate. ¹
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Definition of Discriminant
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Medical Definition of Discriminant
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