Arithmetic
Arithmetic
Arithmetic (pronounced: /ˌær.ɪθˈmet.ɪk/) is a branch of mathematics that involves the study of numbers, especially the properties of the traditional operations on them—addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. The term "arithmetic" is derived from the Greek word 'arithmos' meaning 'number' and 'tiké [tekhne]' meaning 'art or science'.
Etymology
The word "arithmetic" comes from the Old French word 'arithmetique', which is derived from the Latin 'arithmetica', from the ancient Greek 'ἀριθμητική' (arithmētikē), which means 'the art of counting'. The Greek word 'arithmos' means 'number' and 'tiké [tekhne]' means 'art or science'.
Related Terms
- Number: A mathematical object used to count, measure, and label.
- Addition: A mathematical operation that represents combining collections of objects together into a larger collection.
- Subtraction: A mathematical operation that represents the operation of removing objects from a collection.
- Multiplication: A mathematical operation that is the equivalent of adding as many copies of the same number as there are units in another number.
- Division: A mathematical operation that is the process of dividing one number by another.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Arithmetic
- Wikipedia's article - Arithmetic
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