Arithmetize

/əˈrɪðməˌtaɪz/ verb

Definition

To convert something into arithmetic form or to express something in mathematical and numerical terms so it can be analyzed or computed.

Etymology

From 'arithmetic' (Greek 'arithmetike') combined with the suffix '-ize' meaning 'to make' or 'to convert into,' creating a verb meaning to make something arithmetic.

Kelly Says

When Kurt Gödel arithmetized logic itself—turning logical statements into pure numbers—he opened the door to proving some truths are unprovable, changing mathematics forever!

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