addend
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A number that is added to another number in an addition problem.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "In the sum 4 + 7, both 4 and 7 are _____."
Answer: addend
In your own words, what does "addend" mean?
A number that is added to another number in an addition problem.
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