Associations to the word «Numerical»

Wiktionary

NUMERICAL, adjective. Of or pertaining to numbers
NUMERICAL, adjective. (obsolete) The same in number; hence, identically the same; identical.
NUMERICAL ADJECTIVE, noun. A number used as an adjective; either a cardinal adjective (such as one) or an ordinal adjective (such as first).
NUMERICAL ADJECTIVES, noun. Plural of numerical adjective
NUMERICAL ANALYSIS, noun. (mathematics) The study of algorithms to solve mathematical problems concerning continuous sets of values (such as the real numbers, complex numbers or vector spaces).
NUMERICAL NOUN, noun. A type of noun in Scottish Gaelic used as a numeral, only applied to persons. They exist for the numbers 1 - 10 only.

Dictionary definition

NUMERICAL, adjective. Measured or expressed in numbers; "numerical value"; "the numerical superiority of the enemy".
NUMERICAL, adjective. Of or relating to or denoting numbers; "a numeral adjective".
NUMERICAL, adjective. Relating to or having ability to think in or work with numbers; "tests for rating numerical aptitude"; "a mathematical whiz".

Wise words

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