arithmetic

 

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈrɪθmətɪk/
[mass noun]
  • the branch of mathematics dealing with the properties and manipulation of numbers: the laws of arithmetic
  • the use of numbers in counting and calculation: arithmetic had never been her strong point

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌarɪθˈmɛtɪk/
[attributive]
  • relating to arithmetic: arithmetic calculations

Derivatives

arithmetical

adjective

arithmetically

adverb

arithmetician

Pronunciation: /ərɪθməˈtɪʃ(ə)n/
noun

Origin:

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