algorism

al·go·rism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [al-guh-riz-uh m]
- /ˈæl gəˌrɪz əm/
- /ˈalɡərˌɪzəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-guh-riz-uh m]
- /ˈæl gəˌrɪz əm/

Definitions of algorism word

noun algorism the Arabic or decimal system of counting 3
noun algorism the skill of computation using any system of numerals 3
noun algorism the Arabic system of numerals; decimal system of counting 3
noun algorism the act or skill of computing with any kind of numerals 3
abbreviation ALGORISM algorithm 3
noun algorism the Arabic system of arithmetical notation (with the figures 1, 2, 3, etc.). 1

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Origin of algorism

First appearance:

before 1200

One of the 9% oldest English words

1200-1250; < Medieval Latin algorismus < Arabic al the + kh(u)wārizmī (surname of a 9th-century Muslim mathematician), equivalent to khwārizm Khiva + -ī suffix of appurtenance; replacing Middle English augrim, algrim < Middle French < Medieval Latin

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algorism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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