Definition

A number that is being multiplied by another number in a mathematical operation.

Example

In the equation 5 × 3, the number 3 is the multiplicand.

Conversation

Hey, do you remember how to find the multiplicand in a multiplication problem?

Yeah, it's the number that you multiply by another number, right?

Exactly! So in the equation 8 times 4, which one is the multiplicand?

That would be 4, since it's the number being multiplied.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Multiplicand is formed from "multiplicare" (meaning to multiply) and "-nd" (a suffix used to indicate the present participle or something that is acted upon). The word refers to a number that is to be multiplied by another number.

Memory Tip

Think of a number that is 'to be multiplied' — 'multiplicare' means to multiply, and '-nd' indicates that it is the number being acted upon.

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