Definition of arithmetic

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Arithmetic (n.) A book containing the principles of this science.

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Arsmetrike :: Arsmetrike (n.) Arithmetic.
Logarithmetically :: Logarithmetically (adv.) Logarithmically.
Divide :: Divide (v. t.) To subject to arithmetical division.
Arithmetic :: Arithmetic (n.) The science of numbers; the art of computation by figures.
Subdued :: Subduction (n.) Arithmetical subtraction.
Arithmetic :: Arithmetic (n.) A book containing the principles of this science.
Arithmetician :: Arithmetician (n.) One skilled in arithmetic.
Series :: Series (n.) An indefinite number of terms succeeding one another, each of which is derived from one or more of the preceding by a fixed law, called the law of the series; as, an arithmetical series; a geometrical series..
Proportion :: Proportion (n.) The rule of three, in arithmetic, in which the three given terms, together with the one sought, are proportional..
Quadrivium :: Quadrivium (n.) The four liberal arts, arithmetic, music, geometry, and astronomy; -- so called by the schoolmen. See Trivium..
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..
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..
Naught :: Naught (adv.) The arithmetical character 0; a cipher. See Cipher.
Logarithm :: Logarithm (n.) One of a class of auxiliary numbers, devised by John Napier, of Merchiston, Scotland (1550-1617), to abridge arithmetical calculations, by the use of addition and subtraction in place of multiplication and division..
Subduction :: Subduct (v. t.) To subtract by arithmetical operation; to deduct.
Add :: Add (v. i.) To perform the arithmetical operation of addition; as, he adds rapidly..
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..
Logistics :: Logistics (n.) A system of arithmetic, in which numbers are expressed in a scale of 60; logistic arithmetic..
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..
Mean :: Mean (n.) A quantity having an intermediate value between several others, from which it is derived, and of which it expresses the resultant value; usually, unless otherwise specified, it is the simple average, formed by adding the quantities together and dividing by their number, which is called an arithmetical mean. A geometrical mean is the square root of the product of the quantities..
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