Definition

The number or expression that is placed under a radical sign in mathematics, which indicates the root to be taken. For example, in the square root of 9, the radicand is 9.

Example

In the expression √16, the radicand is 16.

Conversation

Hey, do you remember what a radicand is in math?

Yeah, it's the number under the radical sign, right?

Exactly! Like in the square root of 9, the radicand is 9.

Got it! That makes it easier to understand square roots.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Radicand → It is formed from "radix" (meaning root) and the suffix "-and" (indicating something that is to be acted upon). The term refers to a quantity or expression that is under a root sign, essentially something that is being rooted or extracted.

Memory Tip

Think of 'radix' meaning root, and remember that a 'radicand' is something that is being acted upon to find its root.

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