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

Researchers performed over 100 numerical simulations of the continental collision, comparing their models to real-world seismic and geochemical data. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025

That leaves you with 292,201,338 numerical choices in a single Powerball game. —Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025

Judges receive a summary numerical score to protect the confidential data of nominees. —Bessemer Venture Partners, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

Eventually, though, Moehrig got the itch to create his own numerical legacy. —Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 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