Definition

In a way that relates to arithmetic, which is the branch of mathematics dealing with numbers and basic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Example

The students solved the problems arithmetically to ensure accuracy in their calculations.

Conversation

Did you find that math problem difficult to solve?

A little, but I tried to approach it arithmetically.

That's a smart way to do it; I usually get confused with all the numbers.

Yeah, breaking it down arithmetically really helps clear things up.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Arithmetically → It is formed from "arithmetica" (from Greek "arithmetikos", meaning numerical or relating to numbers) and the suffix "-ally" (meaning in a manner of). The word "arithmetically" means in a manner relating to numbers or arithmetic.

Memory Tip

Think of the Greek word for numbers ('arithmetikos') to remember that 'arithmetically' means doing something in a numerical way.

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