arithmetical

CEFRC1

/ˌɛrɪˈθmɛtɪk/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Relating to basic mathematics with numbers and operations.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Synonym of arithmetic mean.

Examples

  • The student made a simple arithmetical error on the math test.

  • The math problem required arithmetical skills.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Of or pertaining to arithmetic, particularly the functions of arithmetic (noun; stress on the second syllable).

More examples

In context

  • She solved the arithmetical equation easily.

Synonyms

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The test scored their blank skills by requiring long division.

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Origin

adjective

From Latin arithmēticus + -al; equivalent to arithmetic + -al.