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a.
Of or pertaining to arithmetic; according to the rules or method of arithmetic.
n.
Arithmetical subtraction.
adv.
Conformably to the principles or methods of arithmetic.
n.
A system of arithmetic, in which numbers are expressed in a scale of 60; logistic arithmetic.
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Any particular system of characters, symbols, or abbreviated expressions used in art or science, to express briefly technical facts, quantities, etc. Esp., the system of figures, letters, and signs used in arithmetic and algebra to express number, quantity, or operations.
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The method or art of performing arithmetical operations by means of Napier's bones. See Napier's bones.
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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.
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The rule of three, in arithmetic, in which the three given terms, together with the one sought, are proportional.
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The four "liberal arts," arithmetic, music, geometry, and astronomy; -- so called by the schoolmen. See Trivium.
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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.
v. t.
To subtract by arithmetical operation; to deduct.
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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.
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.
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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.
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Sexagesimal, or made on the scale of 60; as, logistic, or sexagesimal, arithmetic.
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Proceeding by sixes; sextuple; -- applied especially to a system of arithmetical computation in which the base is six.
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Of or pertaining to a unit or units; relating to unity; as, the unitary method in arithmetic.
adv.
The arithmetical character 0; a cipher. See Cipher.
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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.
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One skilled in arithmetic.
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