arithmetic progression
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A sequence of numbers in which the difference between consecutive terms stays constant.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "2, 5, 8, 11 is an _____ with a common difference of three."
Answer: arithmetic progression
In your own words, what does "arithmetic progression" mean?
A sequence of numbers in which the difference between consecutive terms stays constant.
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