numerary

Meanings

• a person who is numerically qualified to hold a certain office or position

  - "John is a numerary for the position of cashier."
  - "Sarah's numerary status qualifies her to be a member of the board of directors."

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Rhymes

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numerology , numerary's folly , numeration , numeracy

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Homophones

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1. numerary and navy
   

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Variants

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numeracies , numeracy

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Forms

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The term 'numerary' can appear in various forms, such as 'numeraries', 'numerarial', 'numerariness', and 'numerarily'.

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Etymology

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derived from the Latin word 'numerarius', which means 'numerically qualified' or 'pertaining to numbers'.

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Related Concepts

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1. numerology: The study of the mystical relationship between numbers and events or phenomena in the physical or spiritual world.

2. numeration: The act or process of counting or calculating numbers or quantities, either manually or using mechanical or electronic devices.

3. numeracy: The ability to use numbers and mathematical concepts effectively and confidently in everyday life situations, such as shopping, budgeting, and measuring, as well as in more complex contexts, such as science, engineering, and finance.

4. numerical analysis: A branch of mathematics that deals with the analysis, approximation, and numerical solution of mathematical problems involving numbers and functions, especially those that arise in science, engineering, and technology.

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Culture

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In various cultures, the term 'numerary' has been used to refer to individuals who hold certain numerically qualified offices or positions. For instance, in ancient Egypt, priests and priestesses who served in the temples were referred to as 'numeraries'. Similarly, in medieval Europe, members of certain religious orders, such as the Dominicans and the Franciscans, were called 'numeraries' because they took numerically qualified vows, such as poverty, chastity, and obedience.

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