OPERAND

operand

(noun) a quantity upon which a mathematical operation is performed

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

operand (plural operands)

(mathematics, computing) A quantity to which an operator is applied (in $\backslash (3\; -\; x\backslash )$, the operands of the subtraction operator are 3 and $\backslash (x\backslash )$).

Anagrams

• aproned, padrone, pandore

Source: Wiktionary

Op"er*and, n. Etym: [From neuter of L. operandus, gerundive of operari. See Operate.] (Math.)

Definition: The symbol, quantity, or thing upon which a mathematical operation is performed; -- called also faciend.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition