adj
Fibonacci
fee-buh-NAHT-shee
Fibonacci (adj) means relating to the Fibonacci sequence, in which each number is the sum of the two before it. Example: “The spiral pattern in the sunflower follows a Fibonacci sequence.”
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Relating to the Fibonacci sequence, in which each number is the sum of the two before it.
"The spiral pattern in the sunflower follows a Fibonacci sequence."
How to use Fibonacci
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribing the famous number sequence where each term is the sum of the previous two (1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8...).
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Fibonacci sequence
Fibonacci numbers
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Etymology
Named after the medieval Italian mathematician Leonardo Fibonacci, whose name meant "son of Bonaccio."
Frequently asked questions
What does “Fibonacci” mean?
The word “Fibonacci” means relating to the Fibonacci sequence, in which each number is the sum of the two before it. In plain terms, describing the famous number sequence where each term is the sum of the previous two (1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8...).
How do you pronounce “Fibonacci”?
“Fibonacci” is pronounced fee-buh-NAHT-shee (/fiːbə(ʊ)ˈnɑːtʃi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Fibonacci” in a sentence?
Here is “Fibonacci” used in a sentence: “The spiral pattern in the sunflower follows a Fibonacci sequence.”
What part of speech is “Fibonacci”?
“Fibonacci” is an adjective.
Where does the word “Fibonacci” come from?
The word “Fibonacci” comes from Italian. Named after the medieval Italian mathematician Leonardo Fibonacci, whose name meant "son of Bonaccio.".
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