numerical

/nuˈmɛrəkəl/

/nuˈmɛrɪkəl/

Anything numerical is related to numbers or can be expressed in numbers. Your height is a numerical concept, but your love for your friends is not.

You will learn many numerical concepts in math class: anything that has to do with numbers in any way can be referred to as numerical. Mathematicians deal with numerical issues, but poets do not — unless they're counting syllables, which is numerical because it involves numbers. Some people are better with numerical concepts than others — like accountants, statisticians, and math teachers.

Definitions of numerical

1. adjective

   of or relating to or denoting numbers
   synonyms: numeral, numeric
2. adjective

   relating to or having ability to think in or work with numbers
   “tests for rating numerical aptitude”

   synonyms: mathematical

   antonyms:

   verbal

   relating to or having facility in the use of words
3. adjective

   measured or expressed in numbers
   “numerical value”

   “the numerical superiority of the enemy”

   synonyms: numeric

   quantitative

   expressible as a quantity or relating to or susceptible of measurement