radicand

American  

[rad-i-kand, rad-i-kand] / ˈræd ɪˌkænd, ˌræd ɪˈkænd /

noun

Mathematics.

1. the quantity under a radical sign.

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radicand British  

/ ˌrædɪˈkænd, ˈrædɪˌkænd /

noun

1. a number or quantity from which a root is to be extracted, usually preceded by a radical sign

   3 is the radicand of √3

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radicand Scientific  

/ răd′ĭ-kănd′ /

1. The number or expression that is written under a radical sign, such as the 3 in √3.

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Etymology

Origin of radicand

1895–1900; < Latin rādīcandum, neuter gerundive of rādīcāre, derivative of rādīx root ¹

Example Sentences

Using the Quadratic Formula to solve the quadratic equation, the radicand is a negative.

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Rewrite the radicand as a product of two factors, using that factor.

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Notice the radicand in the denominator has 4 powers of 2.

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Rewrite the radicand in the denominator to show the factors.

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Find the largest factor in the radicand that is a perfect power of the index.

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