Logarithmic (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or using logarithms; "logarithmic function".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The graph of a logarithmic function can be quite difficult to interpret for non-mathematicians.
- In a logarithmic scale, a small change in the value can result in a large change in the measurement.
- The logarithmic spiral is a unique shape that appears in nature, from the arrangement of leaves on a stem to the shape of seashells.
- The musician used a logarithmic tuner to ensure that the strings were perfectly in tune.
- In finance, logarithmic returns are often used to model the volatility of a portfolio over time.