Converges Conditionally

Definition

When a series converges conditionally, it means that the series converges but not absolutely. In other words, the sum of the terms in the series approaches a finite value, but if you change the order of the terms, the sum may be different.

Related terms

Absolute Convergence: A series is said to converge absolutely if both its positive and negative terms converge.

Divergence: A series diverges if its sum goes to infinity or negative infinity.

Conditional Series: A conditional series is a series that converges but not absolutely.