numerical
/n(j)uˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kəl/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.65 in modern English
13
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
4
Syllables
9
Unique Chars
Meaning
adj
Of or pertaining to numbers.
Example Sentences
- "They propose that the brain manages numerical systems with circuitry that is equipped for action related to "more than-less than", "faster-slower", "nearer-farther", "bigger-smaller", computations of "any kind of stuff in the external world". This neural activity allows us to successfully reach, grasp, throw or point. Bueti and Walsh argue further that, "it is on these abilities that discrete numerical abilities hitched an evolutionary ride," given the primitive need to make these kinds of judgments of space and time. Number then, as a measure, is not primary — what comes first is our need to move accurately."
- "Harry Kane broke the deadlock from the spot eight minutes after half-time, the captain's superb pass releasing Jude Bellingham, who was fouled by Liam Scales, earning the defender a second yellow card and a dismissal. England capitalised on the numerical advantage ruthlessly, Anthony Gordon scoring his first England goal two minutes later, pouncing at the far post after the Republic defence failed to clear debutant Tino Livramento's cross."
- "But would to God that all my fellow-brethren, which with me bemoan the loss of their books, with me might rejoice for the recovery thereof, though not the same numerical volumes!"
- "For who ever was yet seen by them, after a total consumption into dust and ashes, to rise again, and to resume the same numerical body?"
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *nem- Proto-Italic *nomezos Latin numerus Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -ique Middle French -ique French -ique French numériquebor. English numeric English -al English numerical From numeric + -al.
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /n(j)uˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kəl/
- British English: /n(j)uːˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kəl/
Usage
Inflected Forms
more numerical (comparative)
most numerical (superlative)
Derived Forms
Phrases
numerical adjective
numerical analysis
numerical control
numerical derivative
numerical differentiation
numerical grid
numerical integration
numerical linear algebra