Numerical Common

Origin: Latin suffix -al

Numerical has 4 different meanings across 1 category:

Adjective

Definitions

Adjective

measured or expressed in numbers

"numerical value"

"the numerical superiority of the enemy"

numeric numerical

of or relating to or denoting numbers

"a numeral adjective"

"numerical order"

"a numeric symbol"

numeral numerical numeric

relating to or having ability to think in or work with numbers

"tests for rating numerical aptitude"

"a mathematical whiz"

numerical mathematical

of or pertaining to numbers

"The numerical value of the data was calculated using a specialized formula."

In plain English: Numerical means having to do with numbers or counting things using digits instead of words.

"The numerical value on my bank statement surprised me because I forgot to pay that bill last month."

Example Sentences

"The numerical value on my bank statement surprised me because I forgot to pay that bill last month." adj

"The numerical grade on my report card was higher than I expected." adj

"We need to convert all the text data into numerical values for the spreadsheet." adj

"His memory is so good he can recall every numerical fact from history class." adj

Origin

Numerical comes from combining the word numeric with the suffix -al to form an adjective describing numbers or quantities. This construction follows a standard pattern where adding -al creates words that relate directly to their root concept.

Rhyming Words

cal ical kcal fecal jacal bocal decal mucal focal local cocal ducal cecal tical vocal socal mescal plical fiscal laical

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