Numerical

Pronunciation: /njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

Definitions of numerical

adjective relating to or expressed as a number or numbers

Example Sentences

A1 I can count to ten in numerical order.

A2 She struggled with the numerical problems in the math test.

B1 The report included a numerical analysis of the company's financial performance.

B2 The scientist presented the data in a numerical format for easier understanding.

C1 The numerical values in the spreadsheet needed to be double-checked for accuracy.

C2 The professor's lecture on numerical methods was highly advanced and challenging.

Examples of numerical in a Sentence

formal The research study presented a detailed analysis of the numerical data collected.

informal Can you help me with these numerical calculations for my homework?

slang I'm not good with all those numbers and numerical stuff.

figurative His argument was strong, but lacked the numerical evidence to support it.

Grammatical Forms of numerical

• past tense: numbered
• plural: numericals
• comparative: more numerical
• superlative: most numerical
• present tense: numerical
• future tense: will be numerical
• perfect tense: have been numerical
• continuous tense: is being numerical
• singular: numerical
• positive degree: numerical
• infinitive: to numerical
• gerund: numerically
• participle: numerically

Origin and Evolution of numerical

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'numerical' originates from the Latin word 'numericalis', which is derived from the Latin word 'numerus' meaning 'number'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the 17th century to refer to something related to numbers or numerical values, the word 'numerical' has evolved to encompass a broader range of contexts including mathematics, statistics, and data analysis.