Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

napier

noun

/ˈneɪpiər/

Definition

A term referring to a type of logarithm used in mathematics, specifically named after the Scottish mathematician John Napier, known for his work in logarithms and their calculation.

Examples

John Napier’s invention of logarithms changed the way calculations were performed.
Using Napier’s tables, astronomers were able to make more accurate calculations.

Meaning

Napier’s logarithms are a system of logarithmic values that simplify the multiplication and division of numbers by converting these operations into addition and subtraction.