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arithmetic
What does arithmetic mean?
arithmetic (noun): the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use arithmetic in a sentence?
- The pupil is good at arithmetic. (Tatoeba sentence #9460824 by sundown, CC BY 2.0 FR)
Where does arithmetic come from?
From Middle English arsmetike, from Old French arismetique.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to arithmetic
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations
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