Harshad number en · NOUN
Etymology
Coined by Indian recreational mathematician D. R. Kaprekar, from Sanskrit हर्षद (harṣada, “giving joy”). The capitalization is likely based on mathematicians' incorrect assumption that harshad is a proper noun.
Meanings
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A positive integer which is divisible by the sum of all of its digits.
The sum of digits of 24 is 2 + 4 = 6, and 24 is divisible by 6, so 24 is a Harshad number.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harshad numbers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (2)
it numero di Harshad (Translations) · es número Harshad (Translations)