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algorism
noun 2
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4ADJ.
known
VERB + ALGORISM
became
ALGORISM + NOUN
addition
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in
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noun
1
Obsolete spelling of algorithm (all senses).
The Algorism in Addition of Fractions. — There are two accepted forms of work in addition of fractions...
2
Calculation with Arabic numerals.
The works of al-Khowarizmi were translated into Latin, and through a perversion of his name the art of computing with Hindu-Arabic numerals became known as algorism.
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The Algorism in Addition of Fractions. — There are two accepted forms of work in addition of fractions...
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The works of al-Khowarizmi were translated into Latin, and through a perversion of his name the art of computing with Hindu-Arabic numerals became known as algorism.
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