arithmetical
pronunciation
How to pronounce arithmetical in British English:
UK [ˌærɪθˈmetɪkl]
How to pronounce arithmetical in American English:
US [ˌærɪθˈmetɪkl]
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- Adjective:
- relating to or involving arithmetic
Word Origin
- arithmetical (adj.)
- 1540s; see arithmetic + -al (1). Related: Arithmetically (late 15c.). In modern use, opposed to geometrical.
Example
- 1. On the other hand , women are slightly better at arithmetical calculations .
- 2. Republicans need to admit that maintaining adequate public provision as the population ages requires , almost as a matter of arithmetical necessity , more revenues .
- 3. Arithmetical nuances alone suggest that the12-month core pce deflator will hover around , or even exceed , 2 % for a while . More important , the housing component of core inflation , which is based on rental prices , is rising .
- 4. They serve no arithmetical purpose whatsoever .
- 5. The middle price is the arithmetical average of the bid price and ask price .