geometric series
Americannoun
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an infinite series of the form, c + cx + cx 2 + cx 3 + …, where c and x are real numbers.
noun
Etymology
Origin of geometric series
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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That Davis exhibited but ultimately painted over the other two works in his geometric series might suggest some dissatisfaction with their admittedly obscure nature.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2025
We cannot find a sum of an infinite geometric series when |r| ≥ 1.
From Textbooks ● May 6, 2020
In your own words, explain how to determine if an infinite geometric series has a sum and how to find it.
From Textbooks ● May 6, 2020
We introduce one of the most important types of series: the geometric series.
From Textbooks ● Mar. 30, 2016
Over the next two hours we submerge ourselves in finding the sums of infinite geometric series, calculating iterate functions, and expanding powers of binomials.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
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