Adverb

(-)

In reciprocal succession; succeeding by turns; in alternate order.

(mathematics) By alternation; when, in a proportion, the antecedent term is compared with antecedent, and consequent.

Adverb

(en adverb)

At frequent intervals.

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(mathematics, of a sequence) For infinitely many terms of the sequence.