arithmetic — the branch of mathematics dealing with the properties and manipulation of numbers
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the branch of mathematics dealing with the properties and manipulation of numbers
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈrɪθmətɪk/
Example Sentences
- My calculator broke down, so I had to rely on good old-fashioned arithmetic to split the restaurant bill.
- The arithmetic test was so easy that even my pet goldfish could have passed it.
- Students must master arithmetic before advancing to algebra.
arithmetic
NOUN[/əˈrɪθmətɪk/]
the branch of mathematics dealing with the properties and manipulation of numbers
The young shopkeeper does quick arithmetic to give the customer exact change.
Arithmetic becomes geometric with metric magic!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Arithmetic derives from the Greek arithmētikē, meaning 'the art of counting numbers.' The term combines arithmos (number) and tekhnē (art or skill), reflecting the ancient Greeks' foundational approach to mathematics.
Breakdown
arithmos (number) + tekhnē (art, skill). The Greek feminine adjective form arithmētikē was later Latinized and entered English as arithmetic, retaining its meaning of the technical skill of working with numbers.
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📝Examples
“My calculator broke down, so I had to rely on good old-fashioned arithmetic to split the restaurant bill.”
“The arithmetic test was so easy that even my pet goldfish could have passed it.”
“Students must master arithmetic before advancing to algebra.”
“The shopkeeper's arithmetic was suspiciously favorable to his own wallet.”
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