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imaginary part

nounfemininetechnicalcommon/i.mɐ.ʒiˈna.ɾjɐ/i·ma·gi·ná·ri·a

Definition

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(Mathematics) The component of a complex number that is multiplied by the imaginary unit 'i' (√-1).

Usage examples

In the complex number 3 + 2i, the imaginary part is 2.
To plot the number on the complex plane, the coordinate of the imaginary part is used.

Antonyms

Common combinations

imaginary partimaginary numberimaginary axis