computational
|com-pu-ta-tion-al|
C1
/ˌkɒmpjuˈteɪʃənl/
(compute)
calculate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'computational' originates from the Latin word 'computare,' where 'com-' meant 'together' and 'putare' meant 'to reckon or think.'
Historical Evolution
'computare' transformed into the French word 'computer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'compute' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to reckon or calculate,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the process of mathematical calculation or the use of computers.
The computational model was used to predict the weather patterns.
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