HeyRuaHow to say “coefficient” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhéifeacht
- English:
- coefficient
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-ay-fyakht” /ˈkoːˌeːfʲəxt̪/
- Plural:
- comhéifeachtaí (coefficients)
- Genitive singular:
- comhéifeachta, na comhéifeachta (e.g. luach na comhéifeachta, value of the coefficient)
- Genitive plural:
- comhéifeachtaí, na gcomhéifeachtaí (e.g. tábla na gcomhéifeachtaí, the table of coefficients)
What does “comhéifeacht” mean?
- coefficient
- A number or quantity that multiplies another quantity, or a constant measuring some property, in mathematics and science.Also: multiplier, constant factor.
“Comhéifeacht” with the article
The plural of coefficient in Irish is comhéifeachtaí. Here is comhéifeacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhéifeacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhéifeacht, the Irish word for coefficient.
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Coefficient in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for coefficient?
The Irish for coefficient is comhéifeacht (pronounced “KOH-ay-fyakht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is comhéifeachtaí.
How do you pronounce comhéifeacht in Irish?
Comhéifeacht is said like “KOH-ay-fyakht” (IPA /ˈkoːˌeːfʲəxt̪/).
What is the plural of coefficient in Irish?
The plural of comhéifeacht is comhéifeachtaí; with the article, na comhéifeachtaí means “the coefficients”. The genitive plural is comhéifeachtaí, as in tábla na gcomhéifeachtaí (the table of coefficients).
Why does comhéifeacht change to chomhéifeacht or gcomhéifeacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhéifeacht becomes mo chomhéifeacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhéifeacht (eclipsis).
How is 'comhéifeacht' formed?
It combines the prefix 'comh-' (co-, joint) with 'éifeacht' (effect), mirroring English 'coefficient'.
