Meaning & use
Arithmetically
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In a manner relating to or using basic arithmetic operations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.
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The values increase arithmetically, adding the same amount at each step.
She solved the puzzle arithmetically instead of guessing at the answer.
A note on using this word
"Arithmetically" is often contrasted with "geometrically," as in an "arithmetic" versus "geometric" sequence or rate of growth.
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