arithmetic

UK
/əˈrɪθ.mə.tɪk/
US
/əˈrɪθ.mə.tɪk/

Translations

arithmeticnoun
arithmetics
pl
UK
/əˈrɪθ.mə.tɪk/
US
/əˈrɪθ.məˌtɪk/
Used chiefly as an uncountable noun for the branch of mathematics; occasionally pluralized when referring to sets of calculations.
arithmeticadjective
UK
/əˈrɪθ.mə.tɪk/
US
/əˈrɪθ.mə.tɪk/
The arithmetic sequence is easy to understand.
Арифметическая последовательность легко понимается.

Definitions

arithmeticnoun
The branch of mathematics that deals with numbers and basic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Primary school pupils spend a lot of time mastering basic arithmetic.
A calculation or set of calculations.
Your arithmetic on those budget figures is incorrect.
arithmeticadjective
Relating to or involving the use of numbers and calculations.
The arithmetic skills of the students were tested in the math competition.