noun
term
An individual element of a mathematical expression or sequence.
The first term of the sequence is three, followed by six.
Etymology
The Latin source means a limit. Mathematics applies term to a distinct bounded element within an expression or sequence.
More examples
- The expression 3x + 5 has two terms.
- Combine like terms to simplify the equation.
- Each term in this sequence is twice the previous one.
Forms
term · terms
Similar words
- summand
- Specifically a number or expression added to others in a sum.
- element
- Any member of a mathematical collection, not necessarily a sequence.