Advanced Mathematics Vocabulary

noun a noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'convergence' is a noun as it refers to the act of converging or coming together.

adjective an adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun. In this case, 'absolute' is an adjective that describes the type of convergence as being complete or total.

• The series exhibits absolute convergence, as the sum of the absolute values of the terms converges.
• The absolute convergence of the series means that the sum of the terms converges.
• When the series has absolute convergence, it means the terms add up nicely.
• The absolute convergence of the series is like having all the pieces of a puzzle fit perfectly together.