Definition of ALGORIST

algorist

Plural: algorists

Noun

  • One who uses Arabic numerals to represent numbers and to perform calculations, as opposed to one who uses Roman numerals to represent numbers and an abacus to perform calculations.
  • One who develops algorithms.
  • The aspect of a biological organism that follows a systematic process to interpret perceptual data.

Origin / Etymology

A corruption of the name al-Khwārizmī, who introduced the use of arabic numerals.

Antonyms

abacist

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