Difference between revisions of "Limit of a sequence"

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In mathematics, the limit of a sequence is the value that the terms of a sequence "tend to".

If such a limit exists, the sequence is called convergent.

A sequence which does not converge is said to be divergent.

The limit of a sequence is said to be the fundamental notion on which the whole of mathematical analysis ultimately rests.

Limits can be defined in any metric or topological space, but are usually first encountered in the real numbers.

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 == Description ==
-If such a limit exists, the sequence is called convergent.
+If such a limit exists, the sequence is called '''convergent'''.
-A sequence which does not converge is said to be divergent.
+A sequence which does not converge is said to be '''divergent'''.
-The limit of a sequence is said to be the fundamental notion on which the whole of analysis ultimately rests.
+The limit of a sequence is said to be the fundamental notion on which the whole of [[mathematical analysis]] ultimately rests.
 Limits can be defined in any metric or topological space, but are usually first encountered in the [[Real number|real numbers]].
 == See also ==
+* [[Limit of a function]]
+* Limit of a net - see [[Net (mathematics)]], a topological generalization of a sequence.
+* [[Mathematical analysis]]
+* [[Modes of convergence]]
+* [[Shift rule]]
 == External links ==