Math Glossary: c

Calculus A mathematical system of calculating, especially in problems dealing with many iterations and changing variables.
Circle The set of all points equidistance from a given point (the center).
Circumference The length of the outside of a circle.
Compass A tool used to draw circles or measure distances.
Complementary Angle A complementary angle is either of two angles which add up to 90 degrees.
Composite Number A number which has another factor other than 1 and itself (non-prime).
Congruent Means equal, as in two congruent shapes are identical.
Coordinate A set of numbers which give the location of a certain point or object.
Coordinate Axis The two perpendicular lines that form the x- and y-axis and create four quadrants.
Colinear Points that exist on the same line.
Constant A number which does not change. The number 27 is a constant, as are values like pi and Euler\'s number.