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Definition of arithmetical

arithmetical

/ˌær.ɪθˈmɛt.ɪ.kəl/
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Adverb:arithmetically
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arithmetical Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to, involving, or conforming to the rules and operations of arithmetic.

Example

"The audit revealed a simple arithmetical error in the quarterly budget spreadsheet."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'arithmetical' and the adjectival sense of 'arithmetic' (pronounced with stress on the third syllable) are largely interchangeable, 'arithmetic' is preferred in fixed mathematical terms like 'arithmetic mean' and 'arithmetic progression', whereas 'arithmetical' is more common in general contexts such as 'arithmetical error'.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from 'arithmetic' plus the suffix '-al', ultimately tracing back via Latin 'arithmetica' to Ancient Greek 'arithmetike (techne)', meaning 'the art of counting', from 'arithmos' ('number').

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