numerical

adjective

nu·​mer·​i·​cal nu̇-ˈmer-i-kəl 

nyu̇-

1

: of or relating to numbers

the numerical superiority of the enemy

2

: expressed in or involving numbers or a number system

numerical standing in a class

a numerical code

numerically

nu̇-ˈmer-i-k(ə-)lē 

nyu̇-

adverb

Examples of numerical in a Sentence

The files are organized according to a numerical system.

The files are in numerical order.

Recent Examples on the Web

Testing is available with different numerical scales, and my score, at age 51, fell within the middle of the top tier. — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2026

Parameters refer to the numerical settings that shape how AI processes information and generates responses. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026

The back of the tiles has a matching pattern with the dots, bams and craks (the game’s three main numerical suit types) printed in pink, green and blue. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026

For commanders at Fort Hood, the recruiting rebound is about more than reaching a numerical goal. — Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin numerus number entry 1 + -ical

First Known Use

1628, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing numerical

• numerical analysis
• numerical taxonomy

Rhymes for numerical

• chimerical
• hysterical
• anticlerical
• hemispherical
• clerical
• spherical

Kids Definition

numerical

adjective

nu·​mer·​i·​cal n(y)u̇-ˈmer-i-kəl 

1

: of or relating to numbers

2

: shown in or involving numbers or a number system

numerical order

numerically

-k(ə-)lē 

adverb