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

The largest numerical decline was in the Justice Department, where more than four thousand have left—a reduction of roughly thirty per cent. — Eyal Press, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

The unexpected duo showcased elevated design variation which played on the number 6 — the numerical motif showed up throughout the collection from the Maison Margiela subbrand. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Then forecasters use computer programs and numerical, conceptual and statistical models to determine how conditions will change over time. — Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2026

That could include model weights and the numerical parameters that have been shaped during training, as well as internal evaluations, red-team transcripts and incident reports. — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2026

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