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adjective
1.
able to be
rectified
.
2.
Mathematics
.
of or pertaining to a curve or arc that has finite length.
Origin:
1640–50;
rectify
+
-able
Related forms
non·rec·ti·fi·a·ble,
adjective
un·rec·ti·fi·a·ble,
adjective
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a number or quantity placed before and multiplying another quantity, such as 3 in the expression 3x
a number that is a multiple of all the denominators of a set of fractions
the smallest number that is a common multiple of a given set of numbers
a positive number that is equal to the sum of all positive integers that are submultiples of it, as 6, which is equal to the sum of 1, 2, and 3
the operation or process of finding the difference between two numbers or quantities, denoted by a minus sign (?)
a statement that two quantities are equal; an equation
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rectify
(ˈrɛktɪˌfaɪ)
—
vb
,
-fies
,
-fying
,
-fied
1.
to put right; correct; remedy
2.
to separate (a substance) from a mixture or refine (a substance) by fractional distillation
3.
to convert (alternating current) into direct current
4.
maths
to determine the length of (a curve)
5.
to cause (an object) to assume a linear motion or characteristic
[C14: via Old French from Medieval Latin
rectificāre
to adjust, from Latin
rectus
straight +
facere
to make]
'rectifiable
—
adj
rectifi'cation
—
n
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