Augend

Pronunciation: /ɔːdʒənd/

Definitions of augend

noun a number to which another number (the addend) is added in an addition problem

Example Sentences

A1 An augend is a number to which another number is added.

A2 In basic addition, the augend is the number being added to.

B1 Understanding the concept of augend is essential in arithmetic.

B2 The augend in the equation 5 + 3 = 8 is 5.

C1 Mathematicians use the term augend to refer to the first number in an addition operation.

C2 When solving complex equations, keeping track of the augend is crucial for accuracy.

Examples of augend in a Sentence

formal The augend in this addition problem is 25.

informal You just need to add the augend to the other number.

slang Just slap the augend on there and you're good to go.

figurative The love and support of her family acted as the augend to her confidence.

Grammatical Forms of augend

• past tense: augended
• plural: augends
• comparative: more augend
• superlative: most augend
• present tense: augends
• future tense: will augend
• perfect tense: have augended
• continuous tense: is augending
• singular: augend
• positive degree: augend
• infinitive: to augend
• gerund: augending
• participle: augended

Origin and Evolution of augend

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'augend' originated from Latin, specifically from the verb 'augere' which means 'to increase or to grow'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in mathematics to refer to the number to which another number (the addend) is added, the term 'augend' has retained its mathematical meaning but is not commonly used in everyday language.