Radicand

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The number or expression whose square root or other root is being considered.

    "3 is the radicand in the expression #92;sqrt#91;n#93;#123;3#125;."

Example

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"3 is the radicand in the expression #92;sqrt#91;n#93;#123;3#125;."

Etymology

From radix (“root”) + -and.

Related phrases

square root

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