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numerical

 

[ njuːˈmɛrɪkəl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

mathematics

Relating to numbers or a system of numbers.

Synonyms

number-based, numeric, quantitative

Examples of usage

  • Numerical analysis is a branch of mathematics that deals with algorithms for obtaining numerical solutions to problems.
  • The students were working on numerical problems involving complex equations.
  • His research focused on numerical methods for solving differential equations.
Context #2 | Adjective

general

Expressed in numbers; measurable.

Synonyms

countable, measurable, quantifiable

Examples of usage

  • The numerical value of the company's assets was increasing.
  • She provided numerical data to support her argument.
Context #3 | Noun

general

A numeral or number.

Synonyms

number, numeral

Examples of usage

  • The numerical '5' represents the quantity of five.
  • She struggled with remembering numerical values during the test.

Translations

Translations of the word "numerical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 numérico

🇮🇳 संख्यात्मक

🇩🇪 numerisch

🇮🇩 numerik

🇺🇦 числовий

🇵🇱 numeryczny

🇯🇵 数値の

🇫🇷 numérique

🇪🇸 numérico

🇹🇷 sayısal

🇰🇷 수치의

🇸🇦 عددي

🇨🇿 numerický

🇸🇰 numerický

🇨🇳 数值的

🇸🇮 številčni

🇮🇸 tölulegur

🇰🇿 сандық

🇬🇪 რიცხვითი

🇦🇿 sayısal

🇲🇽 numérico

Etymology

The word 'numerical' originated from the Latin word 'numerālis', which means 'pertaining to number'. The concept of numerical systems has been fundamental to mathematics and various fields for centuries. The use of numbers to quantify, measure, and analyze has shaped the development of science, technology, and commerce. The term 'numerical' reflects the importance of numbers in our daily lives and their role in understanding the world around us.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,108, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.