arithmetically
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Definition
Adverb 1. In a manner relating to or using arithmetic: Describes an action performed through the methods, principles, or operations of arithmetic (the branch of mathematics dealing with numbers and basic calculations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division). 2. From a numerical or quantitative perspective: Indicates consideration or analysis based purely on numerical values and calculations.
Usage and Examples
- The total was calculated arithmetically, by summing all the individual values.
- While the concept is simple, solving it arithmetically for large datasets can be time-consuming.
- The two investment strategies were compared arithmetically to determine which yielded a higher return.
- This problem is arithmetically easy, but conceptually challenging.
Advanced Usage
- Arithmetically speaking: Used to introduce a statement or conclusion based solely on numerical calculation.
- Arithmetically speaking, the project is under budget, but we must consider the quality of the materials used.
- Arithmetically defined/derived: Describes a result or property obtained through calculation.
- The mean is an arithmetically derived average.
Variants and Related Words
- Arithmetic (noun): The branch of mathematics dealing with numbers and basic operations.
- Arithmetic (adjective): Relating to arithmetic (e.g., , ).
- Arithmetical (adjective): Another form of the adjective, meaning relating to arithmetic (often used interchangeably with as an adjective).
Synonyms
- Numerically: In terms of numbers.
- Mathematically: In a manner relating to mathematics (a broader term that includes arithmetic).
- By calculation: Through the process of calculating.
Antonyms
- Intuitively: Based on feeling or instinct rather than calculation.
- Qualitatively: In terms of quality or character rather than quantity.
- Theoretically: Based on theory rather than practical calculation.
Adverb
- with respect to arithmetic
- this problem is arithmetically easy