HeyRuaHow to say “subsequence” in Irish
- Irish:
- fosheicheamh
- English:
- subsequence
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FUH-hekh-uv” /ˈfˠɔhɛxəw/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- fosheichimh, an fhosheichimh (e.g. téarmaí an fhosheichimh, the terms of the subsequence)
What does “fosheicheamh” mean?
- subsequence
- In mathematics, a sequence formed by taking some of the terms of another sequence in their original order.Also: sub-sequence.
“Fosheicheamh” with the article
Here is fosheicheamh after the article (an t-alt).
an fosheicheamh
the subsequence
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“Fosheicheamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fosheicheamh, the Irish word for subsequence.
Is fosheicheamh den seicheamh sin é seo.
This is a subsequence of that sequence.
Tá an fosheicheamh seo cóineasach.
This subsequence is convergent.
Scríobh síos an chéad téarma den fhosheicheamh.
Write down the first term of the subsequence.
Faigh teorainn an fhosheichimh.
Find the limit of the subsequence.
Roghnaigh fosheicheamh as an seicheamh thuas.
Choose a subsequence from the sequence above.
Tá gach téarma san fhosheicheamh dearfach.
Every term in the subsequence is positive.
Míníonn an múinteoir cad is fosheicheamh ann.
The teacher explains what a subsequence is.
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Subsequence in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for subsequence?
The Irish for subsequence is fosheicheamh (pronounced “FUH-hekh-uv”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce fosheicheamh in Irish?
Fosheicheamh is said like “FUH-hekh-uv” (IPA /ˈfˠɔhɛxəw/).
Does fosheicheamh have a plural?
No plural form is given for fosheicheamh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fosheicheamh change to fhosheicheamh or bhfosheicheamh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fosheicheamh becomes m'fhosheicheamh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfosheicheamh (eclipsis).
How is 'fosheicheamh' related to 'seicheamh'?
It is 'seicheamh' (sequence) with the prefix 'fo-' meaning sub-, which lenites the s, giving 'fosheicheamh' (subsequence).
