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Definition of algorithmic

algorithmic

/ˌæl.ɡəˈrɪð.mɪk/
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Adverb:algorithmically
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1

Relating to, using, or determined by an algorithm, especially a step-by-step computational procedure for solving a problem or processing data.

Example

"The streaming platform uses an algorithmic recommendation system to suggest new films based on viewing history."

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• Rhymes for algorithmic

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algiers
algo
algorithm
algorithmic
algorithmically
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alibi

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the noun 'algorithm' and the suffix '-ic'. The root word derives from Medieval Latin algorismus, a Latinized form of the surname of the ninth-century Persian mathematician Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi, whose works introduced Hindu-Arabic numerals and algebra to Europe.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Algorithmic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/algorithmic
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