operand
[
op
-
uh
-rand]
/ˈɒp əˌrænd/
noun
,
Mathematics
1.
a quantity upon which a mathematical operation is performed.
Origin
1885-90;
<
Late Latin
operandum,
gerund of
operārī;
see
operate
British Dictionary definitions for
operands
operand
/
ˈɒpəˌrænd
/
noun
1.
a quantity or function upon which a mathematical or logical operation is performed
Word Origin
C19: from Latin
operandum
(something) to be worked upon, from
operārī
to work
Word Origin and History for
operands
operand
n.
1886, from Latin
operandum
, neuter gerundive of
operari
(see
operation
).