common difference Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: K AA1 M AH0 N D IH0 F ER0 AH0 N S
What Does Common Difference Mean?
Common Difference is used as a noun meaning The constant added to each element of an arithmetic progression to obtain the next.
Common Difference Definition (Noun)
- The constant added to each element of an arithmetic progression to obtain the next.
If the first term of an arithmetic sequence is 3 and the common difference is 13, then the fourth term is 42.
Synonyms of Common Difference
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Common difference synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Common Difference
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Common Difference in a Sentence
If the first term of an arithmetic sequence is 3 and the common difference is 13, then the fourth term is 42.
Word Forms & Grammar
common difference (plural common differences)