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Noun: arithmetic  u'rith-mu`tik
  1. The branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations
Adjective: arithmetic  `a-rith'me-tik
  1. Relating to or involving arithmetic
    "arithmetic computations"
    - arithmetical

Derived forms: arithmetics

See also: arithmetically, arithmetician

Type of: pure mathematics

Encyclopedia: Arithmetic