---
tag: 0V5GYWR8R8
kind: concept
name: Leading coefficient
msc: [13F20]
sources:
  - url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coefficient
    locator: Terminology and definition
---

## Summary

The leading coefficient of a nonzero polynomial is its coefficient of highest degree.
The [[definition of the leading coefficient|0P05RJC5XA]] gives the details.