Augend

/ɔːˈdʒɛnd/ noun

Definition

In mathematics, the number to which another number (the addend) is added in addition.

Etymology

From Latin 'augendus,' the gerundive of 'augere' (to increase). In '5 + 3,' the 5 is the augend and the 3 is the addend.

Kelly Says

Math vocabulary comes directly from Latin—'augend' means 'the one to be increased,' and 'addend' means 'the one to be added,' perfectly describing exactly what happens in addition!

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