1) In a mathematical equation, a coefficient is a constant by which a variable is multiplied. Consider the following equations: 3 x 2 + 5 x - 3 = 0. ax 3 + by 2 = z. The values 3 and 5 in the first equation are coefficients of x , a variable. In the second equation, if a and b are constants, then a is a coefficient of x 3 , and b is a coefficient of y 2 .
Allegiance definition, the loyalty of a citizen to his or her government or of a subject to his or her sovereign. See more.
Adj. 1. loyal-steadfast in allegiance or duty; loyal subjects; loyal friends stood by him. patriotic, loyal-inspired by love for your country. disloyal-deserting your allegiance or duty to leader or cause or principle; disloyal aides revealed his indiscretions to the papers.