even number
"Even numbers" are integral to basic arithmetic and are fundamental in various mathematical operations and theories.
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Definition
A2Arithmetic
(basic, educational)A whole number that can be divided by 2 without leaving a remainder.
Example
- The number 4 is an even number because 4 divided by 2 equals 2.
- Even numbers like 2, 4, and 6 are often used in simple math problems.
B1Number Theory
(technical, academic)An integer that can be expressed as 2 times another integer.
Example
- In number theory, 8 is considered an even number because it is 2 multiplied by 4.
- Mathematicians study even numbers to understand their properties and relationships with other numbers.
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