Vocabulary Entry

infinitesimal

|adjective • noun

adjective

Extremely small or negligible; approaching zero in value.

Example Sentences

"The differences in the two measurements were infinitesimal."

"In calculus, an infinitesimal change can lead to significant outcomes."

"The engineer considered the effect of infinitesimal adjustments in the design."

noun

Example Sentences

"In mathematics, we often deal with infinitesimals when calculating limits."

"The concept of infinitesimals was crucial for the development of calculus."

"Infinitesimals can help in understanding the behavior of functions at specific points."