Definition of arithmetic

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

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Arithmetical :: Arithmetical (a.) Of or pertaining to arithmetic; according to the rules or method of 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..
Rabdology :: Rabdology (n.) The method or art of performing arithmetical operations by means of Napier's bones. See Napier's bones.
Logistics :: Logistics (n.) A system of arithmetic, in which numbers are expressed in a scale of 60; logistic arithmetic..
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..
Logarithmetic :: Logarithmetic (a.) Alt. of Logarithmetica.
Logarithmetical :: Logarithmetical (a.) See Logarithmic.
Divide :: Divide (v. t.) To subject to arithmetical division.
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..
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..
Unitary :: Unitary (a.) Of or pertaining to a unit or units; relating to unity; as, the unitary method in arithmetic..
Proportion :: Proportion (n.) The rule of three, in arithmetic, in which the three given terms, together with the one sought, are proportional..
Subduction :: Subduct (v. t.) To subtract by arithmetical operation; to deduct.
Real :: Real (a.) Having an assignable arithmetical or numerical value or meaning; not imaginary.
Sexenary :: Sexenary (a.) Proceeding by sixes; sextuple; -- applied especially to a system of arithmetical computation in which the base is six.
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.
Logistical :: Logistical (a.) Sexagesimal, or made on the scale of 60; as, logistic, or sexagesimal, arithmetic..
Add :: Add (v. i.) To perform the arithmetical operation of addition; as, he adds rapidly..
Subdued :: Subduction (n.) Arithmetical subtraction.
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