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algorism
[ al-guh-riz-uhm ]
noun
Mathematics Now Rare.
- the Arabic system of arithmetical notation (with the figures 1, 2, 3, etc.).
- the art of computation with the Arabic figures, one to nine, plus the zero; arithmetic.
algorism
/ ˈæɡəˌɪə /
noun
- the Arabic or decimal system of counting
- the skill of computation using any system of numerals
- another name for algorithm
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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 + -ī 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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