infinite series
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of infinite series
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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The sum of the infinite series is defined.
From Textbooks • Dec. 21, 2021
An infinite series can also be truncated, resulting in a finite polynomial that we can use to approximate functional values.
From Textbooks • Mar. 30, 2016
Each of the following infinite series converges to the given multiple of π or 1/π.
From Textbooks • Mar. 30, 2016
Consequently, the infinite series diverges for r = 1.
From Textbooks • Mar. 30, 2016
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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