mathellipsis

Represents a horizontal ellipsis (three dots) specifically designed for mathematical contexts and equations.

Overview

Provides a mathematically styled horizontal ellipsis that properly aligns with other mathematical symbols and maintains consistent spacing in formulas and equations.

Commonly used to indicate pattern continuation in sequences, series, and matrices
Preferred over regular ellipsis in mathematical expressions for better spacing and alignment
Essential in number theory, linear algebra, and set theory when showing extended patterns
Maintains consistent baseline alignment with surrounding mathematical elements

Examples

Indicating a pattern continuation in a sequence of numbers

1, 2, 3, \mathellipsis, n

1, 2, 3, \mathellipsis, n

Showing omitted terms in a matrix

\begin{pmatrix} a_{11} & a_{12} & \mathellipsis & a_{1n} \\ a_{21} & a_{22} & \mathellipsis & a_{2n} \end{pmatrix}

\begin{pmatrix} a_{11} & a_{12} & \mathellipsis & a_{1n} \\ a_{21} & a_{22} & \mathellipsis & a_{2n} \end{pmatrix}

Representing infinite series expansion

x + \frac{x^2}{2!} + \frac{x^3}{3!} + \mathellipsis

x + \frac{x^2}{2!} + \frac{x^3}{3!} + \mathellipsis