What does "real number" mean?

The limit of a convergent sequence of rational numbers, whether the limit is a rational number such as 2, -5, or 2/7 or whether the limit is an irrational number such as the square root of two or the circumference of the circle whose radius is one.

Real number

Q: What is a synonym for "real number"?

Common synonyms include: cardinal, decimal form, decimal representation, float, fraction, infinity.

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Noun

1
The limit of a convergent sequence of rational numbers, whether the limit is a rational number such as 2, -5, or 2/7 or whether the limit is an irrational number such as the square root of two or the circumference of the circle whose radius is one.
"Every integer is a real number, but not vice versa."
2
any rational or irrational number wordnet
3
A floating-point number.
"Even if you pass sqrt an integer, it returns a real number."

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cardinal decimal form decimal representation float fraction infinity

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imaginary animal complex complexes imaginary

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"Every integer is a real number, but not vice versa."

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