additivity
Pronunciation: [ˌædɪˈtɪvɪti]
Word
Context: “mathematics”
(noun) additivity refers to the idea that when you add together different parts, the total is the same as if you added them separately. This is common in math and science.
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In math class, we learned that the additivity of numbers helps us find the correct total easily.
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In some cases, additivity does not hold true; the total might be different when we combine the parts differently.
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Can you explain why additivity works with whole numbers?
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