addend

[ ad-end, uh-dend ]

nounMathematics.

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

Origin of addend

First recorded in 1905–10; shortening of addendum

Compare augend.

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How to use addend in a sentence

The second and third addends in group B are derived in the same way.
The Psychology of Arithmetic | Edward L. Thorndike
Below these write an equal number of addends and immediately announce the answer.
The Psychology of Arithmetic | Edward L. Thorndike
Since we have three addends in each group, the problem reduces itself to multiplying 999 by 3, or to taking 3000 − 3.
The Psychology of Arithmetic | Edward L. Thorndike

British Dictionary definitions for addend

addend

/ (ˈædɛnd, əˈdɛnd) /

noun

any of a set of numbers that is to be added: Compare sum 1 (def. 1)

Origin of addend

C20: short for addendum

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Scientific definitions for addend

addend

[ ăd′ĕnd′ ]

A number that is added to another number.

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