LaTeX
Academic paper system
LaTeX is a document preparation system widely used in academia, especially for scientific and mathematical texts.
It handles complex equations, bibliographies, and formatting with precision that word processors struggle to match.
Pronounced "lay-tech" or "lah-tech," with the capitalization reflecting the system's roots in the TeX typesetting program.
The journal requires submissions in LaTeX format. (Lowercase latex is rubber or its milky source fluid.)
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- compileCollect into unified whole
- preamblePreliminary statement before content
- commandAuthoritative instruction given
- environmentExternal conditions affecting life
syntax · macro · package · class · pdf · backslash · begin · end
Academic argument requiring defense
- dissertationExtended academic treatise
- bibliographyList of cited works
- citationMention of a source
- scholarlyMarked by serious learning
journal · article · abstract · conference · footnote · endnote · cross-reference · appendix
Mathematical equality assertion
- symbolRepresentational mark or sign
- formulaFixed method or notation
- theoremDemonstrated logical conclusion
- proofDemonstration of truth
integral · summation · fraction · matrix · vector · subscript · superscript · Greek
markup
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- compileCollect into unified whole
- preamblePreliminary statement before content
- commandAuthoritative instruction given
environment · syntax · macro · package · class · pdf · backslash · begin · end · beamer
thesis
Academic argument requiring defense
- dissertationExtended academic treatise
- bibliographyList of cited works
- citationMention of a source
scholarly · journal · article · abstract · conference · footnote · endnote · cross-reference · appendix · monograph
equation
Mathematical equality assertion
- symbolRepresentational mark or sign
- formulaFixed method or notation
- theoremDemonstrated logical conclusion
proof · integral · summation · fraction · matrix · vector · subscript · superscript · Greek · notation
typography
Arranging letters for display
leading · ligature · glyph · serif · sans-serif · spacing · indentation · alignment · layout · composition
section
Distinct divided part
- chapterDivision of a book
- subsectionDivision within a division
- tableHorizontal furniture surface
figure · caption · float · tabular · label · ref · index · glossary · appendix · frontmatter
LaTeXWYSIWYG editor
Tool showing final appearance while typing
Microsoft Word · Google Docs · word processor · visual editor · WordPerfect
- latex glovesElastic protective handwear
- latex paintWater-soluble wall coating
- latex maskMolded rubber disguise
- latex allergyAdverse reaction to rubber
- liquid latexPourable rubber that solidifies
- latex condomBarrier contraceptive device