What is the definition of subscript in math?

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I was assigned summer homework that told me to define a couple of mathematical terms. But I'm stuck on the word subscript. I went to some websites and wikipedia but I can't find a good, short, understandable definition of subscript. Not about the upper ones or the lower ones just a general definition. If you could help me I would REAAAALLLLLY appreciate it!!! THANK YOU!!!

Answer 1

Subscript (mathematics) : A symbolic name for an array of variables whose elements are identified by subscripts.

Written below or underneath; as, iota subscript.



Specifically, said of marks, figures, or letters (suffixes), written below and usually to the right of other letters to distinguish them; as, a, n, 2, in the symbols Xa, An, Y₂



Origin: L. Subscriptus, p.p. See Subscribe.



Examples:



N₂, logₐ

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What is the definition of subscript in math?

I was assigned summer homework that told me to define a couple of mathematical terms. But I'm stuck on the word subscript. I went to some websites and wikipedia but I can't find a good, short, understandable definition of subscript. Not about the upper ones or the lower ones just a...