Definition of arithmetic

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Arithmetic (n.) The science of numbers; the art of computation by figures.

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Arithmetically :: Arithmetically (adv.) Conformably to the principles or methods of arithmetic.
Logistical :: Logistical (a.) Sexagesimal, or made on the scale of 60; as, logistic, or sexagesimal, arithmetic..
Logarithmetic :: Logarithmetic (a.) Alt. of Logarithmetica.
Calculate :: Calculate (v. i.) To ascertain or determine by mathematical processes, usually by the ordinary rules of arithmetic; to reckon up; to estimate; to compute..
Addition :: Addition (n.) That part of arithmetic which treats of adding numbers.
Proportion :: Proportion (n.) The equality or similarity of ratios, especially of geometrical ratios; or a relation among quantities such that the quotient of the first divided by the second is equal to that of the third divided by the fourth; -- called also geometrical proportion, in distinction from arithmetical proportion, or that in which the difference of the first and second is equal to the difference of the third and fourth..
Arithmetic :: Arithmetic (n.) The science of numbers; the art of computation by figures.
Add :: Add (v. i.) To perform the arithmetical operation of addition; as, he adds rapidly..
Arithmetical :: Arithmetical (a.) Of or pertaining to arithmetic; according to the rules or method of arithmetic.
Logistics :: Logistics (n.) A system of arithmetic, in which numbers are expressed in a scale of 60; logistic arithmetic..
Quipu :: Quipu (n.) A contrivance employed by the ancient Peruvians, Mexicans, etc., as a substitute for writing and figures, consisting of a main cord, from which hung at certain distances smaller cords of various colors, each having a special meaning, as silver, gold, corn, soldiers. etc. Single, double, and triple knots were tied in the smaller cords, representing definite numbers. It was chiefly used for arithmetical purposes, and to register important facts and events..
Teach :: Teach (v. t.) To impart the knowledge of; to give intelligence concerning; to impart, as knowledge before unknown, or rules for practice; to inculcate as true or important; to exhibit impressively; as, to teach arithmetic, dancing, music, or the like; to teach morals..
Practice :: Practice (n.) A easy and concise method of applying the rules of arithmetic to questions which occur in trade and business.
Divide :: Divide (v. t.) To subject to arithmetical division.
Arithmetic :: Arithmetic (n.) A book containing the principles of this science.
Naught :: Naught (adv.) The arithmetical character 0; a cipher. See Cipher.
Arsmetrike :: Arsmetrike (n.) Arithmetic.
Progression :: Progression (n.) Regular or proportional advance in increase or decrease of numbers; continued proportion, arithmetical, geometrical, or harmonic..
Average :: Average (n.) A mean proportion, medial sum or quantity, made out of unequal sums or quantities; an arithmetical mean. Thus, if A loses 5 dollars, B 9, and C 16, the sum is 30, and the average 10..
Proportion :: Proportion (n.) The rule of three, in arithmetic, in which the three given terms, together with the one sought, are proportional..
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