a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable | the quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable |
a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning | relative darkness or lightness of a color |
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal | a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed |
a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie | an ideal accepted by some individual or group |
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true | the amount (of money or goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else |
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement | (music) the relative duration of a musical note |
(computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program | |