Arithmetical: meaning, definitions and examples

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arithmetical

 

[ əˈrɪθ.mə.tɪ.kəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

mathematics

The term 'arithmetical' relates to arithmetic, which is the branch of mathematics dealing with the properties and manipulation of numbers. It encompasses basic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Arithmetical skills are foundational in mathematics, as they are used in daily calculations and solve more complex mathematical problems. As a qualitative descriptor, it often indicates methods, rules, or principles that are used in numerical computations.

Synonyms

calculative, mathematical, numerical

Examples of usage

  • He has strong arithmetical skills.
  • The arithmetical average is calculated by adding all the numbers and dividing by the count.
  • She prefers arithmetical methods for solving the equations.

Translations

Translations of the word "arithmetical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aritmético

🇮🇳 गणितीय

🇩🇪 arithmetisch

🇮🇩 aritmetika

🇺🇦 арифметичний

🇵🇱 arytmetyczny

🇯🇵 算術の

🇫🇷 arithmétique

🇪🇸 aritmético

🇹🇷 aritmetik

🇰🇷 산술의

🇸🇦 حسابي

🇨🇿 aritmetický

🇸🇰 aritmetický

🇨🇳 算术的

🇸🇮 aritmetičen

🇮🇸 rökfræðilegt

🇰🇿 арифметикалық

🇬🇪 არითმეტიკული

🇦🇿 aritmetik

🇲🇽 aritmético

Word origin

The word 'arithmetical' comes from the Greek word 'arithmos', meaning number. This root evolved through Latin as 'arithmetica' and into Old French as 'arithmetic'. The term has been used since the Middle Ages to describe mathematical operations and number theory. Its usage expanded with the development of formal mathematics and education systems, becoming integral in describing the various operations involved in calculating with numbers. As society became more numerate, 'arithmetical' was applied in a variety of contexts to mean anything related to simple calculations or arithmetic processes.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,572, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.