additive identity

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An element of an algebraic structure, generally denoted 0, which is an identity for an additive operation (generally denoted +). That is, x + 0 = 0 + x = x for any x in the structure.

Equivalents

Deutschadditive Identität

Portuguêsidentidade aditiva neutro aditivo

2 more languages

Dansknulelement

Suomiyhteenlaskun neutraalialkio

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

additive inverse additive manufacturing additive number theory additive operation additive plural Additively

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