noun
general term
In mathematics, refers to the nth term of a sequence or series, often expressed as a formula involving n.
この数列の一般項を求めてください。
Please find the general term of this sequence.
一般項が n^2 で表される数列は、平方数の列です。
A sequence whose general term is expressed as n^2 is the sequence of square numbers.
漸化式 is a recurrence relation defining a sequence, whereas 一般項 is a direct formula for the nth term.
Compound of 一般 (general) and 項 (term), used in mathematical contexts.