Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
addend
noun
/ˈæd.ɛnd/
Definition
An addend is a number that is added to another number in a mathematical operation.
Examples
- In the equation 3 + 5, both 3 and 5 are addends.
- If you have the addends 2 and 4, their sum is 6.
- The teacher explained how to identify addends in simple addition problems.
Meaning
In mathematics, when you are performing addition, each of the numbers being combined is called an addend.
Synonyms
- component
- element
- piece
