What does infinitesimal mean?

so small that it is almost impossible to measure a mathematical quantity smaller in magnitude than any positive real number

How is infinitesimal pronounced?

UK /ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtesɪml/, US /ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtesɪməl/.

/ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtesɪml/ · /ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtesɪməl/

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极其微小的

adj. so small that it is almost impossible to measure

极其微小的

n. a mathematical quantity smaller in magnitude than any positive real number

无穷小量

The scratch made an infinitesimal difference to the table's appearance.

这道划痕对桌子外观的影响微乎其微。

Even infinitesimal changes in ocean temperature can become significant when measured across vast areas over decades.

即使海水温度变化极其微小，若在广阔海域持续数十年，也可能产生显著影响。

比small语气强得多；名词用法主要见于数学。

What does infinitesimal mean?: so small that it is almost impossible to measure a mathematical quantity smaller in magnitude than any positive real number
How is infinitesimal pronounced?: UK /ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtesɪml/, US /ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtesɪməl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.