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Definition of numerical

numerical

/nuːˈmɛrɪkəl/
nu · mer · i · cal
Adverb:numerically
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• adjective

1

Relating to, expressed in, or consisting of numbers.

Example

"Please arrange the files in strict numerical order from lowest to highest."

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• Rhymes for numerical

• Nearby Words

numeration
numerator
numeric
numerical
numerically
numerology
numerous

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 17th century, this word derives from the Medieval Latin 'numericalis', which comes from the Latin root 'numerus', meaning 'number'.

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