arithmetic

1 synonym for arithmetic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — The branch of mathematics dealing with basic operations on numbers: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

arithmetical

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

The branch of mathematics dealing with basic operations on numbers: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

“The kids are learning basic arithmetic in second grade.”

arithmetical

2. adjective

Relating to, or using, arithmetic.

“The sequence increases by an arithmetic progression, each term adding a fixed amount.”

arithmetical

How to use arithmetic

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

basic arithmetic mental arithmetic simple arithmetic

Etymology

From Greek arithmetike (tekhne), "(art of) counting," from arithmos, "number."

Full origin of arithmetic →

Frequently asked questions

What does “arithmetic” mean?

The word “arithmetic” means the branch of mathematics dealing with basic operations on numbers: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. In plain terms, basic number maths — adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.

How do you pronounce “arithmetic”?

“Arithmetic” is pronounced uh-RIHTH-muh-tihk ([əˈɹɪθmətɪk] in IPA).

How do you use “arithmetic” in a sentence?

Here is “arithmetic” used in a sentence: “The kids are learning basic arithmetic in second grade.”

What part of speech is “arithmetic”?

Depending on how it is used, “arithmetic” can be a noun and an adjective.

Where does the word “arithmetic” come from?

The word “arithmetic” comes from Greek. From Greek arithmetike (tekhne), "(art of) counting," from arithmos, "number.".

Is “arithmetic” a common word?

“Arithmetic” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

How many meanings does “arithmetic” have?

“Arithmetic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the branch of mathematics dealing with basic operations on numbers: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Related words

List of terms used in arithmetic in English

People also searched

arithmetical

Nearby words

← Back to the full definition of arithmetic