ALGORISM

algorism

(noun) computation with Arabic figures

algorism

(noun) the Arabic (or decimal) system of numeration

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

algorism (countable and uncountable, plural algorisms)

Obsolete spelling of algorithm. (all senses)

Anagrams

• milagros

Source: Wiktionary


Al"go*rism, Al"go*rithm, n. Etym: [OE. algorism, algrim, augrim, OF. algorisme, F. algorithme (cf. Sp. algoritmo, OSp. alguarismo, LL. algorismus), fr. the Ar. al-Khowarezmi of Khowarezm, the modern Khiwa, surname of Abu Ja'far Mohammed ben Musa, author of a work on arithmetic early in the 9th century, which was translated into Latin, such books bearing the name algorismus. The spelling with th is due to a supposed connection with Gr.

1. The art of calculating by nine figures and zero.

2. The art of calculating with any species of notation; as, the algorithms of fractions, proportions, surds, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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