additive inverse

English

Etymology

So called because the sum of a number and its additive inverse is the additive identity.

Noun

additive inverse (plural additive inverses)

(mathematics) The inverse with respect to addition; the opposite.
The additive inverse of 12 is −12.

Synonyms

(inverse with respect to addition): negative (colloquial), opposite

See also

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