Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mantissa
noun
/mænˈtɪsə/
Definition
The mantissa is the part of a logarithm that comes after the decimal point, representing the significant digits of a number.
Examples
- The mantissa of 2.71828 is 0.71828.
- When using a calculator, the mantissa helps determine the precision of the result.
Meaning
In mathematics, particularly in logarithmic and scientific notation, the mantissa is the decimal part of a logarithmic number.
Synonyms
- significand
- decimal component
