Nth-degree

Definition

"nth-degree" refers to the highest power of x in a given expression or equation. In relation to Taylor polynomials, it represents how many terms are included in the approximation.

Related terms

Degree:

In general mathematics, degree indicates either angles or powers (exponents).

Coefficient:

Coefficient refers to numbers multiplied by variables in algebraic expressions.

Polynomial:

A polynomial is an expression with one or more terms consisting only of variables and coefficients combined through addition/subtraction/multiplication.