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computative

computative

8.1
That uses computers or calculation to solve problems
  • adjective
  • /kəmˈpjuːtətɪv/
  • Specialized
translation icon : computacional
  • The computative analysis revealed significant trends in the data.

Examples

  • Her computative skills made her an excellent candidate for the engineering position.

  • Modern science often relies on computative techniques to solve complex problems.

  • The computative approach allowed the researchers to analyze large data sets efficiently.

  • This software provides computative tools for engineers.

  • The new software provides a computative approach to data analysis, improving efficiency.

  • His computative skills allowed him to solve complex mathematical problems quickly.

  • In engineering, computative methods are essential for accurate project estimations.

Synonyms

computational
vscomputative
  • Specialized
24 5.5

Using computers or calculations to solve problems

is narrower, focusing on calculation or manual numerical processes
calculational
vscomputative
  • Specialized
1 7.4

About using numbers and math to find results

is broader, covering those tasks and work done with computers

How Computational

algorithmic
  • Specialized
11 6.9
computative
  • Specialized
8.1
automated
74 4.0
power-assisted
  • Specialized
1 4.5
manual
101 3.8

Surface Forms

computative positive

Morphology

computative = compute (transparent) = compute + ative

Clear adjectival formation from 'compute' meaning 'relating to computation'; learners can map the relation easily.

Etymology

Computative comes from compute and the familiar word computer, both about 'counting' or 'calculating'. So computative describes things that relate to calculation or the process of calculating.