Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
square-root
Noun
/ˈskwɛr ruːt/
Definition
The square root of a number is a value that, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number.
Examples
- The square root of 16 is 4.
- In geometry, the square root is often used to calculate the length of the sides of squares.
- If a number is positive, it has two square roots: one positive and one negative.
Meaning
In mathematics, the square root is one of the two identical factors of a number. For example, the square root of 9 is 3, since 3 x 3 = 9.
Synonyms
- Radical
- Square root symbol (√)
