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arithmetic

arithmetic

5 3.2
About calculating with numbers like adding or multiplying
  • adjective
  • /əˈrɪθmətɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : aritmético
  • She quickly solved the arithmetic problems that involved multiplying and dividing fractions.
  • arithmetic mean
  • arithmetic operations
  • arithmetic instructions

So notice for now last class period, we talked about rules that were arithmetic sequences.

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Examples

  • You mean like when Miss Bergan gives arithmetic tests, and she already has a headache?

  • In math class, we learned about basic arithmetic operations such as addition and subtraction.

  • All ready for our little arithmetic lesson, I hope? -

  • Kieran states that part of arithmetic competence involves understanding symbols and solving equations.

    Academic text (2015)
  • For example, one arithmetic test may emphasize fractions while another arithmetic test stresses computation using whole numbers.

    Academic text (1994)
  • Kieran's (1990) developmental progression on algebraic competence suggests that arithmetic competence is a foundational skill necessary for algebra performance.

    Academic text (2015)
  • The teacher explained that arithmetic skills are essential for managing finances and budgeting.

Synonyms

arithmetical
vsarithmetic
  • Specialized
1 4.0

Relating to simple number calculations like adding and subtracting

has identical meaning but uses a different adjectival form

Compounds

arithmetic mean
  • Specialized
1 3.0

A number you get when you add numbers and divide by how many numbers there are

arithmetic operation
  • Specialized
1 3.3

A calculation with numbers like adding, subtracting, multiplying or dividing

4.2

An operation with two inputs that gives a true or false result

6.5

A sequence of numbers in which each number differs from the previous by the same amount

6.3

An average where some numbers count more than others, for example when scores have different importance

How Advanced

Galois theory
  • Specialized
9.9
group theory
  • Specialized
1 7.4
linear algebra
  • Specialized
1 5.8
arithmetic
  • Specialized
5 3.2
prealgebra
  • US
3.7

Surface Forms

arithmetic positive

Etymology

Arithmetic comes from the Greek root arithm- meaning 'number'. As an adjective, it describes things about simple number work like 'adding' or 'dividing', so arithmetic means 'relating to number calculations'.