square root

== English == === Pronunciation === === Noun === square root (plural square roots) (mathematics) The number which, when squared, yields another number. Synonyms: sqr, sqrt Antonym: square Hypernym: root Coordinate term: cube root Near-synonym: √ (mathematics) The positive number which, when squared, yields another number: the principal square root. ==== Usage notes ==== Even in mathematical contexts, square root generally means positive square root. If there is a chance of ambiguity, prefer constructions like a square root or a complex square root to indicate the first definition, or the positive square root or similar to indicate the second sense. ==== Derived terms ==== square root of fuck all ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === References === square root on Wikipedia.Wikipedia