arithmetic Meaning & Definition
What Does Arithmetic Mean?
Arithmetic is an adjective that means Of, relating to, or using arithmetic; arithmetical. It is also used to mean Of a progression, mean, etc, computed solely using addition. As a noun, it means The mathematics of numbers (integers, rational numbers, real numbers, or complex numbers) under the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Arithmetic at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /[əˈɹɪθmətɪk]/ |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | arithmetical |
| Plural | arithmetics |
Arithmetic Definition (Adjective)
- Of, relating to, or using arithmetic; arithmetical.
arithmetic geometry
- Of a progression, mean, etc, computed solely using addition.
arithmetic progression
Arithmetic as a Noun
- The mathematics of numbers (integers, rational numbers, real numbers, or complex numbers) under the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Synonyms of Arithmetic
Arithmetic synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Arithmetic
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Arithmetic in a Sentence
arithmetic geometry
arithmetic progression
Word Forms & Grammar
arithmetic (usually uncountable, plural arithmetics)
arithmetic (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Arithmetic
Origin of Arithmetic
Origin 1: 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.
Origin 2: From French arithmétique,[1] from Latin arithmēticus, from Ancient Greek ἀριθμητῐκός (arithmētĭkós).
Arithmetic Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of arithmetic is /[əˈɹɪθmətɪk]/, spoken in 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Arithmetic
Is arithmetic an adjective or a noun?
Arithmetic is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for arithmetic?
You can replace arithmetic with words such as arithmetical. See the full list of arithmetic synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of arithmetic?
The plural of arithmetic is arithmetics.