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.”

adj

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 notes

In plain EnglishDescribing the famous number sequence where each term is the sum of the previous two (1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8...).

Common pairings

Fibonacci sequence Fibonacci numbers

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Etymology

Named after the medieval Italian mathematician Leonardo Fibonacci, whose name meant "son of Bonaccio."

Origin: Italian

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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