Calculational

/ˌkælkjʊˈleɪʃənəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or involving the process of calculation; connected with mathematical computation or problem-solving.

Etymology

From calculation (noun) plus the suffix -al, which turns nouns into adjectives. Calculation comes from Latin calculatio, derived from calculare.

Kelly Says

In physics and mathematics, 'calculational' is the preferred adjective when discussing computational methods—it's more specific than 'mathematical' because it emphasizes the actual process of computing rather than math concepts in general.

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