conditional convergence

American  

noun

Mathematics.

1. the property of an infinite series that converges while the series formed by replacing each term in the given series with its absolute value diverges; the property of an infinite series that converges when the order of the terms is altered.

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So they decided that only conditions connected to the original T.P.S. decision needed to show improvement.

From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2021

Training camp is slated to begin July 10, if safety conditions connected to the novel coronavirus pandemic allow.

From Washington Post • Jun. 15, 2020

To tell the truth I did not blame the men so very much for turning pirates, after I came really to understand the conditions connected with the pearl fisheries.

From Anting-Anting Stories And other Strange Tales of the Filipinos by Kayme, Sargent

Dust and Respiratory Affections.—Mechanical conditions connected with trades are especially important.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

Somewhat conscience-stricken, Bessie did not reply, and the discussion went on until the list was fully made out, and Hugh departed to deliver the invitations and explain the conditions connected with the editor's sanctum.

From The Old Stone House by Woolson, Constance Fenimore