Convergent

Definition

When talking about a series, this term refers to the behavior of the series as it approaches a finite value or sum. In other words, if the terms of a series eventually get closer and closer to a specific number, we say that the series is convergent.

Related terms

Divergent:

This term refers to a series that does not approach a finite value or sum. The terms of such a series do not settle down but rather keep getting larger and larger or oscillating.

Infinite Series:

An infinite sum of numbers represented by ∑ (sigma) notation.

Geometric Series:

A special type of infinite series where each term is multiplied by a constant ratio from one term to the next.