Definition

A number or quantity that is added to another in a mathematical operation.

Example

In the equation 4 + 5 = 9, both 4 and 5 are summands.

Conversation

In math class today, we talked about summands and how they work in addition.

Oh really? I remember learning about that, but I forgot the details.

Basically, a summand is just a number that you add to another number.

Got it! So in the equation 3 + 5, both 3 and 5 are summands.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Summand** → It is formed from "summa" (from Latin, meaning total or sum) and "-and" (a suffix used to indicate a person or thing that performs an action). A summand is a number that is added to another number to form a total or sum.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sum' as the total and '-and' indicating something that contributes to that total — a summand is a number that contributes to the overall sum.

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