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arithmetic

Syllabification: (a·rith·me·tic)
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Definition of arithmetic

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈriTHməˌtik/
  • the branch of mathematics dealing with the properties and manipulation of numbers:the laws of arithmetic
  • the use of numbers in counting and calculation:he could do arithmetic in his head

adjective

(arithmetic /ˌariTHˈmetik/) (also arithmetical)
  • of or relating to arithmetic:perform arithmetic functions

Derivatives

arithmetically

adverb

arithmetician

Pronunciation: /əˌriTHməˈtiSHən/
noun

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French arismetique, based on Latin arithmetica, from Greek arithmētikē (tekhnē) '(art) of counting', from arithmos 'number'

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