Duplicand

/ˈduːplɪkænd/ noun

Definition

In mathematics, a number or quantity that is to be duplicated or doubled; the multiplicand in a duplication operation.

Etymology

From Latin duplicandus (to be doubled), from duplicare (to double). This is a technical mathematical term from Latin grammatical forms.

Kelly Says

Mathematical terminology is full of Latin endings like -and (multiplicand, dividend) that tell you what operation is being performed on the number.

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