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Addition :: Addition (n.) That part of arithmetic which treats of adding numbers.

Add :: Add (v. i.) To perform the arithmetical operation of addition; as, he adds rapidly..

Arsmetrike :: Arsmetrike (n.) Arithmetic.

Naught :: Naught (adv.) The arithmetical character 0; a cipher. See Cipher.

Progression :: Progression (n.) Regular or proportional advance in increase or decrease of numbers; continued proportion, arithmetical, geometrical, or harmonic..

Abacus :: Abacus (n.) A calculating table or frame; an instrument for performing arithmetical calculations by balls sliding on wires, or counters in grooves, the lowest line representing units, the second line, tens, etc. It is still employed in China..

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..

Logarithmetic :: Logarithmetic (a.) Alt. of Logarithmetica.

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..

Rabdology :: Rabdology (n.) The method or art of performing arithmetical operations by means of Napier's bones. See Napier's bones.

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

Equidifferent :: Equidifferent (a.) Having equal differences; as, the terms of arithmetical progression are equidifferent..

Quadrivium :: Quadrivium (n.) The four liberal arts, arithmetic, music, geometry, and astronomy; -- so called by the schoolmen. See Trivium..

Unitary :: Unitary (a.) Of or pertaining to a unit or units; relating to unity; as, the unitary method in arithmetic..

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..

Subduction :: Subduct (v. t.) To subtract by arithmetical operation; to deduct.

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..

Logarithmetical :: Logarithmetical (a.) See Logarithmic.

Cipher :: Cipher (v. i.) To use figures in a mathematical process; to do sums in arithmetic.

Arithmetically :: Arithmetically (adv.) Conformably to the principles or methods of arithmetic.

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