augend

[ˈɔːɡənd]

augend Definition

a number to which another is added.

Using augend: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "augend" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    In the addition problem 2 + 3 = 5, 2 and 3 are the augends.

Origins of augend

from Latin 'augere', meaning 'to increase'

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Summary: augend in Brief

'Augend' [ˈɔːɡənd] is a noun that refers to a number to which another is added. It is commonly used in mathematical contexts, such as in the addition problem 2 + 3 = 5, where 2 and 3 are the augends.