addend

noun

: a number to be added to another

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The addend near-Earth effect. Jedidiah Alex Koh, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2021

Word History

Etymology

short for addendum

First Known Use

1674, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of addend was in 1674

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“Addend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/addend. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

addend

noun
ad·​dend ˈad-ˌend How to pronounce addend (audio)
: a number that is to be added to another
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