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Wordabulary

imaginary number

Pronunciation
Noun B1 Intermediate

Quick answer

A number that involves the square root of a negative number, written using the symbol i.

"Imaginary numbers might sound abstract, but engineers use them to describe real electrical currents."

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Which word fits the gap? "_____ might sound abstract, but engineers use them to describe real electrical currents."

Answer: imaginary number

In your own words, what does "imaginary number" mean?

A number that involves the square root of a negative number, written using the symbol i.

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