additive inverse

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)

1. (mathematics) The inverse with respect to addition; the opposite.

   The additive inverse of 12 is −12.

Synonyms

• (inverse with respect to addition): negative (colloquial), opposite

Translations

mathematical term

• Finnish: vastaluku (fi)
• German: additives Inverses n, Gegenzahl (de) f
• Polish: liczba przeciwna f
• Portuguese: elemento inverso m

See also

• additive identity
• multiplicative inverse