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additive inverse

Definitions

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  • noun mathematics The inverse with respect to addition; the opposite.

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  • noun (mathematics) one of a pair of numbers whose sum is zero; the additive inverse of -5 is +5

Etymologies

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So called because the sum of a number and its additive inverse is the additive identity.

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synonyms (4)

Words with the same meaning

  1. colloquial
  2. negative
  3. opposite
  4. qualifier

hypernyms (2)

Words that are more generic or abstract

  1. inverse
  2. opposite

cross-references (2)

Cross-references

  1. additive identity
  2. multiplicative inverse

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