Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

xn

Symbol/Variable
Definition
A symbol or abbreviation used to represent an unknown quantity in mathematical contexts, or it may refer to a variable in a specific notation.
Examples
  • In the equation 2x + 3 = xn, xn represents the unknown value.
  • The term ‘xn’ is commonly used in algorithm design to denote input variables.
Meaning
In mathematics and programming, ‘xn’ can denote a variable that represents a value which is not yet known or determined, often used within sequences or functions.
Synonyms
  • x (when referring to an unknown variable)
  • unknown