additive inverse

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English

Etymology

So called because the sum of a number and its additive inverse is the additive identity.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌæd.ɪ.tɪv ˈɪn.vɜːs/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌæd.ə.t̬ɪv ˈɪn.vɝːs/

Noun

additive inverse (plural additive inverses)

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    (mathematics) The inverse with respect to addition; the opposite.
    The additive inverse of 12 is −12.

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