Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
repetend
noun
/ˌrɛpɪˈtɛnd/
Definition
A repetend is a part of a repeating decimal that continues indefinitely and is usually located after the initial non-repeating part.
Examples
- In the decimal representation of 1/3, the repetend is the digit 3: 0.3333…
- The number 0.142857142857… has a repetend of 142857.
Meaning
In mathematics, particularly in the context of repeating decimals, the repetend represents the digits that repeat infinitely.
Synonyms
- repeating section
- repeating part
