numerical

adjective

nu·​mer·​i·​cal nu̇-ˈmer-i-kəl How to pronounce numerical (audio)
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 adverb

Examples of numerical in a Sentence

The files are organized according to a numerical system. The files are in numerical order.
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Word History

Etymology

Latin numerus number entry 1 + -ical

First Known Use

1628, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of numerical was in 1628

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Cite this Entry

“Numerical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/numerical. Accessed 5 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

numerical

adjective
nu·​mer·​i·​cal n(y)u̇-ˈmer-i-kəl How to pronounce numerical (audio)
1
: of or relating to numbers
2
: shown in or involving numbers or a number system
numerical order
numerically adverb

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