numerical
noo-MEHR-ih-kuhl
Numerical (adj) means relating to, or expressed in, numbers. Example: “Please rank the options in numerical order.”
adj
1
Relating to, or expressed in, numbers.
"Please rank the options in numerical order."
"The report included a numerical summary of last month's results."
"Files are sorted by numerical value, so ten comes after nine."
2
The same in number, or referring to the exact identical entity rather than a similar one.
"Philosophers debate whether the ship remains numerically identical after every plank is replaced."
How to use numerical
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with numbers, or arranged by numbers rather than letters or names.
Common pairings
numerical order
numerical value
numerical data
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- most numerical
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What does “numerical” mean?
The word “numerical” means relating to, or expressed in, numbers. In plain terms, to do with numbers, or arranged by numbers rather than letters or names.
How do you pronounce “numerical”?
“Numerical” is pronounced noo-MEHR-ih-kuhl (/n(j)uˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “numerical” in a sentence?
Here is “numerical” used in a sentence: “Please rank the options in numerical order.”
What is another word for “numerical”?
Words with a similar meaning to “numerical” include numeral.
What is the opposite of “numerical”?
The opposite of “numerical” — its antonyms — are nonnumerical, anumerical and unnumerical.
What part of speech is “numerical”?
“Numerical” is an adjective.
Is “numerical” a common word?
“Numerical” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “numerical” have?
“Numerical” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to, or expressed in, numbers.
What is the difference between numerical and numeral?
Numerical is an adjective meaning relating to or expressed in numbers, as in 'numerical order' or 'numerical value.' Numeral usually refers to a symbol or figure that represents a number, such as '7' or 'VII', so the two words describe different things even though they are related.
How is numerical used in phrases like numerical order?
In phrases like 'numerical order,' numerical describes an arrangement based on number values, such as listing items from smallest to largest. It signals that the sequence follows a mathematical or counting logic rather than alphabetical or chronological order.
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