infinite series
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of infinite series
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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Consequently, the infinite series diverges for r = 1.
From Textbooks • Mar. 30, 2016
To answer these questions, we need to introduce the concept of an infinite series, a sum with infinitely many terms.
From Textbooks • Mar. 30, 2016
In addition, infinite series are used to solve differential equations that model physical behavior, from tiny electronic circuits to Earth- orbiting satellites.
From Textbooks • Mar. 30, 2016
An infinite series is the sum of the terms of an infinite sequence.
From Textbooks • Feb. 13, 2015
He demonstrated the exercises of the great acting teacher Stanislavsky, he imitated Charlie Chaplin’s funny walk, and when he was reading about calculus, he explained Zeno’s paradox and the infinite series.
From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang
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