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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.


algorism

/ ˈæɡəˌɪə /

noun

  1. the Arabic or decimal system of counting
  2. the skill of computation using any system of numerals
  3. another name for algorithm
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌˈ, adjective
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Other yvlog Forms

  • g·m adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of algorism1

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

Origin of algorism1

C13: from Old French algorisme, from Medieval Latin algorismus, from Arabic -ܷ, from the name of abu-Ja`far Mohammed ibn-Mūsa -ܷ, ninth-century Persian mathematician
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The thrust of this theistic schism— To ferret out God's algorism!

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

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

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