addend
any of a group of numbers or terms added together to form a sum.
(formerly) a number that is added to another in forming a sum.
Origin of addend
1- Compare augend.
Words Nearby addend
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How to use addend in a sentence
"I will addend to it, Leftenant," replied Meyer with perfect calmness and with his mechanical salute.
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British Dictionary definitions for addend
/ (ˈædɛnd, əˈdɛnd) /
any of a set of numbers that is to be added: Compare sum 1 (def. 1)
Origin of addend
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Scientific definitions for addend
[ ăd′ĕnd′ ]
A number that is added to another number.
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