arithmetic

CEFRB1

/ˌɛɹɪθˈmɛtɪk/

noun · adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The basic part of mathematics using numbers and operations.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Increasing or decreasing by an arithmetic progression.

Examples

  • The boy can solve any problem in arithmetic.

  • Accuracy is important in arithmetic.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
3
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Number theory.

  2. The mathematics of numbers (integers, rational numbers, real numbers, or complex numbers) under the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Of, relating to, or using arithmetic; arithmetical.

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In context

  • Growth in the most mature markets is likely to be arithmetic; on what rational basis could one hope for exponential growth there?

  • arithmetic geometry

  • Near-synonym: linear

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English arsmetike, from Old French arismetique, from Latin arithmētica, from Ancient Greek ἀριθμητική (τέχνη) (arithmētikḗ (tékhnē), “(art of) counting”), feminine of ἀριθμητικός (arithmētikós, “arithmetical”), from ἀριθμός (arithmós, “number, counting”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₂ri-dʰh₁-mó-s, form of *h₂rey- (“to count, reason”). Used in English since 13th century.