CEFR C2

augend

noun

Meaning

The quantity to which another quantity is added in an addition operation.

Examples

In the equation 12 + 8, the augend is 12.
Students often confuse the augend with the addend in basic arithmetic.

Synonyms: number, addend, summand

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augend (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːdʒɛnd/

Definition

The quantity to which another quantity is added in an addition operation.

Examples

In the equation 12 + 8, the augend is 12.
Students often confuse the augend with the addend in basic arithmetic.

How to Use augend

augend and addend (collocation): the two components of an addition problem — "To find the sum, identify both the augend and addend."

Synonyms of augend

Words with a similar meaning to augend:

number
addend
summand

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