First Known Use: 1628
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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
1
: of or relating to numbers <the numerical superiority of the enemy>
2
: 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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Origin of NUMERICAL
Latin numerus
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numerical
adjective nu·mer·i·cal \nu̇-ˈmer-i-kəl, nyu̇-\
Definition of NUMERICAL for Kids
: of or relating to numbers : stated in numbers <numerical order>
— nu·mer·i·cal·ly adverb
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