Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
When a series converges conditionally, it means that the series converges but not absolutely. In other words, the sum of the terms in the series approaches a finite value, but if you change the order of the terms, the sum may be different.
Related terms
Absolute Convergence: A series is said to converge absolutely if both its positive and negative terms converge.