absolute convergence

noun

: convergence of a mathematical series when the absolute values of the terms are taken

Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of absolute convergence was in 1888

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“Absolute convergence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absolute%20convergence. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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