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numeric

 

[ njuːˈmɛrɪk ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

mathematics

Relating to or expressed as a number or numbers.

Synonyms

number-based, numerical, quantitative

Examples of usage

  • numeric value
  • numeric data
  • numeric keypad
Context #2 | Noun

computing

A numeral or number.

Synonyms

figure, number, numeral

Examples of usage

  • Enter your numeric password
  • The system only accepts numeric input

Translations

Translations of the word "numeric" in other languages:

🇵🇹 numérico

🇮🇳 संख्यात्मक

🇩🇪 numerisch

🇮🇩 numerik

🇺🇦 числовий

🇵🇱 numeryczny

🇯🇵 数値の

🇫🇷 numérique

🇪🇸 numérico

🇹🇷 sayısal

🇰🇷 숫자의

🇸🇦 رقمي

🇨🇿 numerický

🇸🇰 numerický

🇨🇳 数字的

🇸🇮 številčni

🇮🇸 tölulegur

🇰🇿 сандық

🇬🇪 რიცხვითი

🇦🇿 sayısal

🇲🇽 numérico

Etymology

The word 'numeric' originated from the Latin word 'numericus', which means 'of a number'. It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe things related to numbers or expressed as numbers. In modern usage, 'numeric' is commonly used in mathematics, computing, and data analysis.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,047, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.