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• Arithmetic — tables for children, Lausanne, 1835 Arithmetic or arithmetics (from the Greek word ἀριθμός, arithmos “number”) is the oldest and most elementary branch of mathematics, used b …   Wikipedia

• arithmetic — arithmetically, adv. n. /euh rith meuh tik/; adj. /ar ith met ik/, n. 1. the method or process of computation with figures: the most elementary branch of mathematics. 2. Also called higher arithmetic, theoretical arithmetic. the theory of… …   Universalium

• Arithmetic progression — In mathematics, an arithmetic progression or arithmetic sequence is a sequence of numbers such that the difference of any two successive members of the sequence is a constant. For instance, the sequence 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13... is an arithmetic… …   Wikipedia

• Element (mathematics) — In mathematics, an element or member of a set is any one of the distinct objects that make up that set. Contents 1 Sets 2 Notation and terminology 3 Cardinality of sets 4 Exampl …   Wikipedia

• element — 01. One of the key [elements] in our plan is a new advertising campaign. 02. There are 109 different [elements] in the Periodic Table in chemistry. 03. Aristotle believed that the universe is composed of 4 [elements]: earth, air, fire and water.… …   Grammatical examples in English

• Element (category theory) — In category theory, the concept of an element, or a point, generalizes the more usual set theoretic concept of an element of a set to an object of any category. This idea often allows to restate definitions or properties of morphisms (such as… …   Wikipedia

• Finite field arithmetic — Arithmetic in a finite field is different from standard integer arithmetic. There are a limited number of elements in the finite field; all operations performed in the finite field result in an element within that field.While each finite field is …   Wikipedia

• modular arithmetic — arithmetic in which numbers that are congruent modulo a given number are treated as the same. Cf. congruence (def. 2), modulo, modulus (def. 2b). [1955 60] * * * sometimes referred to as  modulus arithmetic  or  clock arithmetic        in its… …   Universalium

• Ordinal arithmetic — In the mathematical field of set theory, ordinal arithmetic describes the three usual operations on ordinal numbers: addition, multiplication, and exponentiation. Each can be defined in essentially two different ways: either by constructing an… …   Wikipedia

• Greek arithmetic, geometry and harmonics: Thales to Plato — Ian Mueller INTRODUCTION: PROCLUS’ HISTORY OF GEOMETRY In a famous passage in Book VII of the Republic starting at Socrates proposes to inquire about the studies (mathēmata) needed to train the young people who will become leaders of the ideal… …   History of philosophy

• List of basic arithmetic topics — For a more comprehensive list, see the List of arithmetic topics. Arithmetic is the oldest and simplest branch of mathematics, used by almost everyone. Its tasks range from the simple act of counting to advanced science and business calculations …   Wikipedia