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numerical

adjective

Simple meaning

Of or about or denoting numbers.

Pronunciation

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noomehruhkuhl

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IPA pronunciation (US)

nuˈmɛɹəkəl

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

adjective

  1. relational

    Of or relating to or denoting numbers

  2. relational

    Relating to or having ability to think in or work with numbers

  3. relational

    Of or pertaining to numbers.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

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This meaning: Of or relating to or denoting numbers

Used this way, numerical is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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  • “The report contained several pages of detailed numerical data analysis.”

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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numerical analysisnumerical integrationnumerical controlnumerical aperturenumerical valuenumerical solutionnumerical datanumerical example

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Similar Words, What’s the Difference?

Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.

  • numeric

    Of or relating to or denoting numbers.

  • quantitative

    Of a measurements and data types: based on some quantity or number rather than on some quality.

  • numeral

    Of or relating to numbers.

Word Family

Related forms, grouped by how they connect.

Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • numerologynounScientific field · specialist

    The study of the supposed occult influence of numbers on human affairs.

  • numeralnounDerived noun

    A symbol used to represent a number.

  • numericadjectiveDerived adjective

    Related to Of or relating to or denoting numbers.

  • numericallyadverbDerived adverb

    In number.

Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

  • numerical analysisnounCompound term

    The branch of mathematics that studies algorithms for approximating solutions to problems in the infinitesimal calculus.

  • numerical quantitynounCompound term

    A quantity expressed as a number.

  • numerical valuenounCompound term

    A real number regardless of its sign.

More about this wordSynonyms, forms, origin

Synonyms

Sense: of or relating to or denoting numbers

numericArchaicnumeraldenotative

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