Arithmetic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈɹɪθmətɪk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Arithmetic is a noun meaning Increasing or decreasing by an arithmetic progression.
Meaning
Increasing or decreasing by an arithmetic progression.
More Meanings
- (mathematics) Of, relating to, or using arithmetic; arithmetical.
- (arithmetic) Of a progression, mean, etc, computed solely using addition.
- The mathematics of numbers (integers, rational numbers, real numbers, or complex numbers) under the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- (dated) Number theory.
Example Sentences
arithmetic geometry
Near-synonym: linear
arithmetic progression
Growth in the most mature markets is likely to be arithmetic; on what rational basis could one hope for exponential growth there?
Word Forms
- arithmetics
- arithmetike
Synonyms for arithmetic
Depending on context, synonyms include linear, arithmetical.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include calculate, mathematical, math, calculation, calculus, algorithm.
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