numerical

adjective

nu·​mer·​i·​cal nu̇-ˈmer-i-kəl 

nyu̇-

1

: of or relating to numbers

the numerical superiority of the enemy

2

: expressed in or involving numbers or a number system

numerical standing in a class

a numerical code

numerically

nu̇-ˈmer-i-k(ə-)lē 

nyu̇-

adverb

Examples of numerical in a Sentence

The files are organized according to a numerical system.

The files are in numerical order.

Recent Examples on the Web

These numerical rules, however, are inherently flawed. —Hessie Jones, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025

Users who correctly guess a numerical code could snag a buy-one-get-one deal to use on National Burrito Day, April 3, but other lucky winners could get free burritos. Is The Chipotle Burrito Vault Game Legitimate? —Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025

Within each category, a numerical rating (e.g., X1, X2, X10) further defines the flare's strength. —Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 28 Mar. 2025

Errors receive a numerical score, known as a loss value, that measures the difference between the output produced and the output the trainer wants. —ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin numerus number entry 1 + -ical

First Known Use

1628, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing numerical

• numerical analysis
• numerical taxonomy

Rhymes for numerical

• chimerical
• hysterical
• anticlerical
• hemispherical
• clerical
• spherical

Kids Definition

numerical

adjective

nu·​mer·​i·​cal n(y)u̇-ˈmer-i-kəl 

1

: of or relating to numbers

2

: shown in or involving numbers or a number system

numerical order

numerically

-k(ə-)lē 

adverb