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infinite series

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noun

Mathematics.
  1. a sequence of numbers in which an infinite number of terms are added successively in a given pattern; the sequence of partial sums of a given sequence.


Etymology

Origin of infinite series

First recorded in 1790–1800

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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

Consequently, the infinite series diverges for r = 1.

From Textbooks Mar. 30, 2016

Note that α has an infinite series of values that satisfies this condition.

From Textbooks Mar. 30, 2016

The series is geometric with a common ratio of The sum of the infinite series is defined.

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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