arithmetic
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Mean, etc, computed solely using addition.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɛɹɪθˈmɛtɪk
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Definition
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adjective
mathematics
Relating to or involving arithmetic
mathematics
Of, relating to, or using arithmetic; arithmetical.
arithmetic
Of a progression, mean, etc, computed solely using addition.
Increasing or decreasing by an arithmetic progression.
noun
The mathematics of numbers (integers, rational numbers, real numbers, or complex numbers) under the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Formality
- Technical
- Typical Use
- Varies by meaning
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A progression in which a constant is added to each term in order to obtain the next term.
The sum of the values of a random variable divided by the number of values.
A mathematical operation involving numbers.
An operation that follows the rules of Boolean algebra.
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