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Arithmetics: meaning, definitions and examples

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arithmetics

 

[ əˈrɪθmətɪks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

study

The branch of mathematics dealing with the properties and manipulation of numbers.

Synonyms

calculation, mathematics, number theory

Examples of usage

  • She was always good at arithmetics in school.
  • Arithmetics is an essential subject in primary education.
Context #2 | Noun

calculation

The process of performing basic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Synonyms

calculation, computation, math

Examples of usage

  • He struggled with the arithmetics of the problem.
  • Mental arithmetics can improve cognitive abilities.

Translations

Translations of the word "arithmetics" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aritmética

🇮🇳 गणित

🇩🇪 Arithmetik

🇮🇩 aritmetika

🇺🇦 арифметика

🇵🇱 arytmetyka

🇯🇵 算数 (さんすう)

🇫🇷 arithmétique

🇪🇸 aritmética

🇹🇷 aritmetik

🇰🇷 산수

🇸🇦 الحساب

🇨🇿 aritmetika

🇸🇰 aritmetika

🇨🇳 算术 (sànshù)

🇸🇮 aritmetika

🇮🇸 reikningur

🇰🇿 арифметика

🇬🇪 არითმეტიკა

🇦🇿 riyaziyyat

🇲🇽 aritmética

Etymology

The word 'arithmetics' originated from the Greek word 'arithmētikē' meaning 'the art of counting'. It has been used in the English language since the 16th century. Arithmetics has been a fundamental branch of mathematics since ancient times, essential for everyday tasks like commerce, astronomy, and engineering.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,851, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.