numerical

numerical — adjective

1. using numbers to show the size, value, or amount of something, or connected with

1.形容詞B2
釋義

using numbers to show the size, value, or amount of something, or connected with the system of working with numbers

例句

Diya arranged the test results in numerical order from lowest to highest.

collocation: numerical order

The report includes a numerical analysis of last year's sales figures.

collocation: numerical analysis

同義詞
  • numeric

    less common variant; interchangeable in most contexts but less frequent in formal writing

  • mathematical

    broader meaning that includes shapes, equations, and abstract relations, not just quantities

  • digital

    specifically refers to numbers used by computers or electronic systems

反義詞
  • qualitative

    describes qualities or features rather than quantities or numbers

文法句型

numerical + noun

用法筆記

Typically used before a noun (attributive position). Common in academic, scientific, and technical writing. The less common variant 'numeric' can replace 'numerical' in most cases ('numeric value', 'numeric data'), but 'numerical' is preferred in standard English.

常見錯誤

❌There were numerical reasons for the delay.
✅There were numerous reasons for the delay.
💡'numerical' relates to numbers; 'numerous' means many.
❌She gave a numerical talk about her trip.
✅She gave a detailed talk about her trip.
💡'numerical' does not mean long or thorough.