rep·e·tend (r p  -tnd , rp-tnd)n. 1. A word, sound, or phrase that is repeated; a refrain. 2. Mathematics The digit or group of digits that repeats infinitely in a repeating decimal. [From Latin repetendum, neuter gerundive of repetere, to repeat; see repeat.] |
repetend [ˈrɛpɪˌtɛnd ˌrɛpɪˈtɛnd]
n
1. (Mathematics) Maths the digit or series of digits in a recurring decimal that repeats itself
2. anything repeated
[from Latin repetendum what is to be repeated, from repetere to repeat]
| repetend (rp-tnd) The digit or group of digits that repeats infinitely in a repeating decimal. The repetend of the decimal form of 5/12 (0.4166666...) is 6. |
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