numerical

[ noo-mer-i-kuhl, nyoo- ]

adjective

1. of or relating to numbers; of the nature of a number.
2. indicating a number:

   numerical symbols.

3. bearing or designated by a number.
4. expressed by numbers instead of letters:

   numerical cryptography; numerical equations.

5. of or relating to one's skill at working with numbers, solving mathematical problems, etc.:

   tests for rating numerical aptitude.

6. Mathematics. absolute ( def 12 ).

numerical

/ njuːˈmɛrɪkəl /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or denoting a number or numbers
2. measured or expressed in numbers

   numerical value

3. maths
   1. containing or using constants, coefficients, terms, or elements represented by numbers Compare literal

      3x² + 4y = 2 is a numerical equation

   2. another word for absolute

Derived Forms

• nuˈmerically, adverb

Other Words From

• nu·mer·i·cal·ly adverb
• nu·mer·i·cal·ness noun
• un·nu·mer·i·cal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of numerical¹

First recorded in 1615–25; from Latin numer(us) number + -ical

Example Sentences

It was 14 against 13 when Radadra was initially shown a yellow card, but Fiji responded despite their numerical disadvantage with a fine individual converted try from Muntz as he evaded five Wales defenders.

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With a numerical advantage, Ireland started the second half in style with Josh van der Flier scoring a much-needed try for the hosts.

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Despite their numerical disadvantage, Francesca McGhie scored in the corner to put Scotland in front for the first time, but there was one more twist to come.

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From a sheer numerical standpoint, that's fairly insignificant compared to say, the commercial aviation industry.

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Despite their significant numerical disadvantage, Ireland remarkably began to exert pressure and on 32 minutes it was the turn of Canada prop Alexandria Ellis to receive a yellow card for slowing the ball down.

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