Definition

The quality or state of being able to be added together in a series or sequence.

Example

In mathematics, the summability of a series determines whether the series converges to a finite value.

Conversation

Have you heard about the concept of summability in math?

Yeah, I think it’s about whether a series can converge, right?

Exactly! It’s interesting how it determines if we can find a finite sum.

Definitely, understanding summability can really help in advanced calculus.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Summability → It is formed from "sum" (from Latin "summa", meaning total or highest) and "-ability" (meaning the quality of being able to). The word "summability" refers to the quality of being able to be summed or added together.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sum' as the total and '-ability' as the quality of being able to do something. This helps you remember that summability means the quality of being able to be summed.

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