Fibonacci sequence

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Etymology

Named after the Italian mathematician later known as Template:M (c.1175 – c.1250), who introduced the sequence to a European readership in his 1202 book Template:W.

Noun

1. Template:Lb The sequence of integers, each of which is the sum of the preceding two, the first and second numbers both being 1.
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2. Template:Lb Any sequence of numbers such that each is the sum of the preceding two.
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     19. The first two terms of a Fibonacci sequence are a and b. Write out a few terms.

Usage notes

In modern usage, the sequence is often defined by specifying 0 as the zeroth number and 1 as the first. The notation $F(n)$ is often used for the nth number in the sequence.

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See also

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Further reading

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