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arithmetician

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • General-American, Received-Pronunciation: /əˌɹɪθməˈtɪʃ(ə)n/
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1

noun

Meaning 1

One with expertise in arithmetic; a mathematician.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

someone who specializes in arithmetic

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: mathematician

History

Etymology

From Middle French arithmeticien; equivalent to arithmetic + -ian.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Armenian: թվաբան (tʻvaban) — one with expertise in arithmetic
  • Polish: arytmetyk — one with expertise in arithmetic
  • Portuguese: aritmético — one with expertise in arithmetic
  • Welsh: rhifyddwr — one with expertise in arithmetic