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multiplicand Definition

multi·pli·cand (mul′tə pli kand′)

noun

Math. the number that is, or is to be, multiplied by another (the multiplier)

Etymology: L multiplicandus, to be multiplied, ger. of multiplicare, multiply

multiplicand Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • shift: Click on left and right arrows to shift the multiplicand 's position.

Modifies a noun

  • gear: Every time the multiplicand gear rotates it will produce its result on Pascal's machine.