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numerical Meaning & Definition

/n(j)uːˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kəl/

What Does Numerical Mean?

Numerical is used as an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to numbers. It is also used to mean The same in number; hence, identically the same; identical.

Quick Facts About Numerical

Part of speechadjective
Pronunciation/n(j)uːˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kəl/
Syllables4
Synonymsmathematical, quantitative and denotive
Antonymsverbal, nonnumerical and unnumerical
Comparative / superlativemore numerical, most numerical

Numerical Definition (Adjective)

  1. Of or pertaining to numbers.
  2. The same in number; hence, identically the same; identical.

Synonyms of Numerical

Numerical synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Numerical

Word Forms & Grammar

numerical (comparative more numerical, superlative most numerical)

Words That Rhyme With Numerical

Origin of Numerical

From numeric + -al.

How to Pronounce Numerical

You say numerical as /n(j)uːˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kəl/. It has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (mɛɹ).

Common Questions About Numerical

What part of speech is numerical?

Numerical is an adjective.

What is another word for numerical?

Close synonyms of numerical are mathematical, quantitative and denotive. See the full list of numerical synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of numerical?

Words opposite in meaning to numerical are verbal, nonnumerical and unnumerical.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of numerical?

The comparative form is more numerical and the superlative form is most numerical.

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