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How do you spell Arithmetic?

Correct spelling

arithmetic

ARITH + METIC. A Rat In The House May Eat The Ice Cream.

Why is arithmetic spelled this way?

From Greek arithmetike, the art of counting. ARITHMOS (number). Arithmetic is the foundational art of working with numbers — the bedrock beneath all higher mathematics.

Common misspellings of arithmetic

arithmaticarithmetikarithemticaritmetic

Example

Basic arithmetic includes addition and subtraction.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell arithmetic?+
The correct spelling is "arithmetic". ARITH + METIC. A Rat In The House May Eat The Ice Cream.
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