addend

[ ad-end, uh-dend ]

noun

, Mathematics.

1. any of a group of numbers or terms added together to form a sum.
2. (formerly) a number that is added to another in forming a sum.

addend

/ ˈædɛnd; əˈdɛnd /

noun

1. any of a set of numbers that is to be added Compare sum 1

addend

/ ăd′ĕnd′ /

1. A number that is added to another number.

Word History and Origins

Origin of addend¹

First recorded in 1905–10; shortening of addendum

Word History and Origins

Origin of addend¹

C20: short for addendum

Example Sentences

"I will addend to it, Leftenant," replied Meyer with perfect calmness and with his mechanical salute.

From Project Gutenberg

In arithmetic operations it holds the addend, subtrahend, multiplicand, or divisor.

From Project Gutenberg

Bot dat has nodings hier to zay—zo, blease, (professorial air for this) you vill addend!

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