additive inverse en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌæd.ə.t̬ɪv ˈɪn.vɝːs/ (US)
- /ˌæd.ɪ.tɪv ˈɪn.vɜːs/ (UK)
Etymology
So-called because the sum of a number and its additive inverse is the additive identity.
Meanings
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The inverse with respect to addition; the opposite.
The additive inverse of 12 is −12.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| additive inverses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
additive identity · multiplicative inverse
Synonyms
opposite (inverse with respect to addition) · negative (inverse with respect to addition)
Translations (5)
fi vastaluku (mathematical term) · pl liczba przeciwna (mathematical term) · de additives Inverses (mathematical term) · de Gegenzahl (mathematical term) · pt elemento inverso (mathematical term)