arithmetic
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /əˈrɪθmətɪk/
KK: /əˈrɪθmətɪk/
adjective
Definition
Related to the branch of mathematics that deals with numbers and basic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Example
In school, we learned about arithmetic and how to solve simple math problems.
Conversation
Did you notice how the prices increased in an arithmetic way this month?
Yeah, it's really surprising how quickly things can add up.
I wonder if it's going to keep going like this for a while.
I hope not! It would be nice if they stabilized instead.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
numerical
mathematical
calculative
Antonyms
irrational
illogical
nonmathematical
noun
Definition
A branch of mathematics that focuses on the basic operations of numbers, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Example
In school, we learn arithmetic to help us solve everyday math problems.
Conversation
I really struggled with arithmetic when I was in school.
Yeah, numbers can be tricky sometimes!
I wish I had paid more attention to arithmetic back then.
Root Explanation
Arithmetic → It is derived from the Greek word "arithmos" (meaning number) and the suffix "-ic" (meaning pertaining to). The word "arithmetic" refers to the branch of mathematics that deals with numbers and their operations.
Memory Tip
Think of 'arithmos' meaning number, and remember that arithmetic is all about working with numbers.
Visually Confused Words
logarithmetic
unarithmetical
paristhmic
parathetic
nonarithmetical
logarithmetical
larithmics
antithetic