slope

n. the steepness or slant of a line on a graph, measured as the change of value on the y-axis associated with a change of one unit of value on the x-axis. In a regression equation, slope is represented by the variable b, with +b indicating an upward slope to the line and −b indicating a downward slope. See also acceleration.

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December 26th 2024

thought insertion

a delusion in which the individual believes that thoughts have been irresistibly forced into his or her mind and ascribes these thoughts to outside sources.