1. mathematical expressions used to determine the nature of solutions to quadratic equations
Usage: mathematics; algebra
2. factors or characteristics that distinguish between different groups or categories
Usage: statistics; analysis

Examples

• The discriminants of these quadratic equations help us find the number of real solutions.
• Students learned to calculate discriminants using the formula b² – 4ac.
• When the discriminant is positive, the equation has two real roots.
• The researcher identified key discriminants between the two population groups.
• Statistical discriminants revealed significant differences in the data sets.
• These discriminants allow us to classify the samples accurately.