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Definition of computational

computational

/ˌkɑːm.pjəˈteɪ.ʃən.əl/
com · pu · ta · tion · al
Adverb:computationally
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1

Relating to or using mathematical calculation or computer-based data processing to analyze problems and model complex systems.

Example

"The research team used advanced computational models to predict how the protein would fold under different temperatures."

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• Rhymes for computational

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compulsorily
compulsory
computation
computational
computationally
compute
computer

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the noun 'computation' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-al', ultimately deriving from Latin 'computare' ('to sum up, reckon'), from 'com-' ('together') and 'putare' ('to reckon, prune, or consider').

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