use of numbers in calculation; branch of mathematics that deals with simple counting and the properties of numbers; computation
pertaining to arithmetic; of or that involves arithmetic
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Arithmetic Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
(n.)
The science of numbers; the art of computation by figures.
The science of numbers; the art of computation by figures.
(n.)
A book containing the principles of this science.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter. AboutA book containing the principles of this science.
arithmetic
\a*rith"me*tic\ (&?;), n. [oe. arsmetike, of. arismetique, l. arithmetica, fr. gr. &?; (sc. &?;), fr. &?; arithmetical, fr. &?; to number, fr. &?; number, prob. fr. same root as e. arm, the idea of counting coming from that of fitting, attaching. see arm. the modern eng. and french forms are accommodated to the greek.]
1. the science of numbers; the art of computation by figures.
2. a book containing the principles of this science.
arithmetic
of sines, trigonometry.
similar words(8)
arithmetic of sines
arithmetic and logic unit
political arithmetic
decimal arithmetic
dyadic arithmetic
binary arithmetic
mental arithmetic
universal arithmetic
Noun
1. the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations
(hypernym) pure mathematics
(hyponym) algorism
(classification) mathematics, math, maths
(class) miscalculate, misestimate
Adjective
1. relating to or involving arithmetic; "arithmetical computations"
(synonym) arithmetical
Arithmetic Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
Arithmetic or arithmetics (from the Greek word , arithmos “number”) is the oldest and most elementary branch of mathematics, used by almost everyone, for tasks ranging from simple day-to-day counting to advanced science and business calculations. It involves the study of quantity, especially as the result of operations that combine numbers. In common usage, it refers to the simpler properties when using the traditional operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division with smaller values of numbers. Professional mathematicians sometimes use the term (higher) arithmetic when referring to more advanced results related to number theory, but this should not be confused with elementary arithmetic.
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