Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
partial-sum
Noun
/ˈpɑːr.ʃəl sʌm/
Definition
A partial sum is the sum of a subset of terms from a given sequence or series, mainly used in mathematics to analyze sequences and their convergence.
Examples
- The first partial sum of the series 1 + 1/2 + 1/3 is 1 + 1/2 + 1/3 = 11/6.
- To find the partial sum of the first five terms, we add them up individually.
Meaning
The term ‘partial sum’ refers to the total obtained by adding together a specific number of terms from a series, rather than all possible terms.
Synonyms
- Finite sum
- Truncated series
- Sum of elements
