arithmetic
🇬🇧 UK/ә'riθmәtik/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
n.
The branch of mathematics dealing with basic operations on numbers: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
算术,四则运算
adj.
Relating to or using arithmetic; increasing or decreasing by a fixed amount
算术的,等差的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.basic arithmetic基础算术
- 2.mental arithmetic心算
Example Sentences
- 1.
Basic arithmetic includes addition and subtraction.
- 2.
Young children begin with basic arithmetic before moving to algebra.
- 3.
The arithmetic progression increases by a constant value.
- 4.
Mental arithmetic is a useful skill that helps in everyday calculations.