algorism

[ al-guh-riz-uhm ]

noun

, Mathematics Now Rare.

1. the Arabic system of arithmetical notation (with the figures 1, 2, 3, etc.).
2. the art of computation with the Arabic figures, one to nine, plus the zero; arithmetic.
3. algorithm.

algorism

/ ˈælɡəˌrɪzəm /

noun

1. the Arabic or decimal system of counting
2. the skill of computation using any system of numerals
3. another name for algorithm

Derived Forms

• ˌalgoˈrismic, adjective

Other Words From

• algo·rismic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of algorism¹

First recorded in 1200–1250; from Medieval Latin algorismus, from Arabic al “the” + kh(u)wārizmī (surname of a 9th-century Muslim mathematician), equivalent to khwārizm Khiva + -ī a suffix indicating relationship or origin; replacing Middle English augrim, algrim, algorisme, algorim, from Old French, Middle French augorisme, algorisme, from Medieval Latin

Word History and Origins

Origin of algorism¹

C13: from Old French algorisme, from Medieval Latin algorismus, from Arabic al-khuwārizmi, from the name of abu-Ja`far Mohammed ibn-Mūsa al-Khuwārizmi, ninth-century Persian mathematician

Example Sentences

The thrust of this theistic schism— To ferret out God's algorism!

From Scientific American

So the abacus held the field for a long time, even against the new algorism employing the new numerals.

From Project Gutenberg

In arithmetic he was influential in spreading the ideas of algorism.

From Project Gutenberg