mathematical limit
[ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl ˈlɪmɪt]
nounpl: mathematical limits
limite matemático
1. A value that a function or sequence approaches as the input or index approaches some value
The mathematical limit of 1/x as x approaches infinity is zero.
O limite matemático de 1/x quando x se aproxima do infinito é zero.
2. In calculus, the value that a continuous function approaches at a specific point
We calculated the mathematical limit of the function at x equals 2.
Calculamos o limite matemático da função quando x é igual a 2.
3. The fundamental concept in calculus describing the behavior of functions near a point or at infinity
Understanding mathematical limits is essential for studying derivatives and integrals.
Compreender limites matemáticos é essencial para estudar derivadas e integrais.
This is a fundamental concept in mathematics education across both Brazil and the United States, typically introduced in calculus courses at the high school or undergraduate level. The term is standardized across academic contexts in both Portuguese-speaking and English-speaking countries, with no regional variations in meaning.
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