Modulus

Full definition of modulus

Noun

1. (mathematics) The base with respect to which a congruence is computed.
2. (mathematics) The absolute value of a complex number.
3. (physics) A coefficient that expresses how much of a certain property is possessed by a certain substance.
4. (computing, programming) An operator placed between two numbers, to get the remainder of the division of those numbers.

Synonyms

• (programming) mod, %

Derived terms

• modulus of elasticity