Addend: meaning, definitions and examples
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addend
[ ˈadˌend ]
mathematics term
An addend is a number that is added to another number in a mathematical operation. In the equation 3 + 5, both 3 and 5 are addends. The result of adding these numbers together is called the sum. Addends can be positive or negative, and they are fundamental components of arithmetic operations. Understanding addends is crucial for performing more complex mathematical operations.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- In the equation 7 + 2, both are addends.
- You need to identify the addends to find the total.
- When you add 4 and 6, the addends are 4 and 6.
Translations
Translations of the word "addend" in other languages:
🇵🇹 adendo
🇮🇳 संयुक्त पत्रक
🇩🇪 Nachtrag
🇮🇩 tambahan
🇺🇦 додаток
🇵🇱 aneks
🇯🇵 補足
🇫🇷 addendum
🇪🇸 anexo
🇹🇷 ek ekleme
🇰🇷 추가 사항
🇸🇦 مُلحق
🇨🇿 dodatek
🇸🇰 dodatok
🇨🇳 附录
🇸🇮 dodatek
🇮🇸 viðauki
🇰🇿 қосымша
🇬🇪 მიმაგრება
🇦🇿 əlavə
🇲🇽 anexo
Etymology
The term 'addend' derives from the Latin word 'addendus', which means 'to be added'. This Latin term is formed from 'addere', composed of 'ad-' (to) + 'dere' (to give). The use of the word in English dates back to the late 19th century, coinciding with the formal teaching of mathematics in schools. The concept of addends and the process of addition itself have existed since ancient times, but the precise terminology we use today has evolved in formal educational contexts. As mathematics became more standardized in curricula, precise terms like 'addend' were necessary for clarity in communication, allowing students to grasp the fundamental operations of arithmetic.