An improper integral is an integral where one or both limits of integration are infinite, or when the integrand function has a vertical asymptote within the interval of integration.
Related terms
Convergent Series: A series whose partial sums approach a finite limit as more terms are added.
Divergent Series: A series whose partial sums do not approach a finite limit as more terms are added.
Infinite Limit: A limit that approaches positive or negative infinity as x approaches either positive or negative infinity.