arithmetic sequence
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A list of numbers in which the difference between each term and the next stays constant.
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Antonyms
Usage notes
The nth term of an arithmetic sequence can be found directly with a formula, without listing every term before it.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "In the _____ 3, 7, 11, 15, each term is four more than the one before it."
Answer: arithmetic sequence
In your own words, what does "arithmetic sequence" mean?
A list of numbers in which the difference between each term and the next stays constant.
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