未知数 | Japanese meaning

未知数【みちすう】

Frequency rank: 13,784. – 13,817.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

(an) unknown; unknown number; variablemathematicssee also 既知数

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

unknown quantity; not yet known

Forms

未知数【みちすう】Frequency rank: 13,784. – 13,817.
みちすう

Generated definitions (experimental)

(an) unknown; unknown number; variable

This meaning refers to something that is not identified or recognized, often used in mathematical or scientific contexts to denote a value that can change or is not yet established.

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In this problem, it is necessary to find the unknown.

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He is working hard to solve that variable.

unknown quantity; not yet known

This meaning emphasizes a lack of information about a particular entity or value, often suggesting uncertainty or the potential for new information to emerge.

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His future is still an unknown quantity.

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The success of this project is not yet known.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to seek an unknown quantitythere is an unknown quantitysolution of the unknownsto set as an unknownto have an increase in unknownsproblem of unknownsthe unknowns become clearvariable of unknownsequation containing unknownsidentification of the unknown quantity

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

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Example sentences

2 results

1. 。

The symbol "X" usually stands for an unknown quantity in mathematics.

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2. 。