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numerical

adjective nu·mer·i·cal \nu̇-ˈmer-i-kəl, nyu̇-\

: of or relating to numbers or a system of numbers

Full Definition of NUMERICAL

: of or relating to numbers <the numerical superiority of the enemy>

: expressed in or involving numbers or a number system <numerical standing in a class> <a numerical code>

— nu·mer·i·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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Latin numerus

First Known Use: 1628

NUMERICAL Defined for Kids

adjective nu·mer·i·cal \nu̇-ˈmer-i-kəl, nyu̇-\

: of or relating to numbers : stated in numbers <numerical order>

— nu·mer·i·cal·ly adverb

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