algoritme
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[edit] Dutch
[edit] Etymology
probably via English algorithm from Middle Latin algorismus, a transliteration of Arabic al-Khowarizmi ("the man from Khowarizm"), surname of the well-known Persian mathematician Muhammad ibn Mūsā al-Khwārizmī who lived during the ninth century and introduced sophisticated mathematics to the West (particularly algebra). Was also influenced by Greek (arithmos) 'number' due to a later mistaken connection.
[edit] Noun
algoritme n. (plural algoritmen or algoritmes, diminutive algoritmetje, diminutive plural algoritmetjes)
- An algorithm, well-defined logical procedure
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- logoritme n.
[edit] Lithuanian
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[edit] Noun
algoritmè m.
- locative singular form of algoritmas.
- vocative singular form of algoritmas.
[edit] Norwegian Bokmål
[edit] Etymology
Via English algorithm from Middle Latin algorismus, a transliteration of Arabic al-Khowarizmi ("the man from Khowarizm"), surname of the well-known Persian mathematician Muhammad ibn Mūsā al-Khwārizmī who lived during the ninth century and introduced sophisticated mathematics to the West (particularly algebra). Was also influenced by Greek arithmos (number) due to a later mistaken connection.
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algoritme m. (definite singular algoritmen; indefinite plural algoritmer; definite plural algoritmene)
- An algorithm (well-defined procedure)
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[edit] References
- “algoritme” in The Ordnett Dictionary
- “algoritme” in The Bokmål Dictionary / The Nynorsk Dictionary – Dokumentasjonsprosjektet.
- Online Etymology Dictionary entry on "algorithm"
[edit] Norwegian Nynorsk
[edit] Etymology
Via English algorithm from Middle Latin algorismus, a transliteration of Arabic al-Khowarizmi ("the man from Khowarizm"), surname of the well-known Persian mathematician Muhammad ibn Mūsā al-Khwārizmī who lived during the ninth century and introduced sophisticated mathematics to the West (particularly algebra). Was also influenced by Greek arithmos (number) due to a later mistaken connection.
[edit] Pronunciation
[edit] Noun
algoritme m. (definite singular algoritmen; indefinite plural algoritmar; definite plural algoritmane)
- An algorithm (well-defined procedure)
[edit] Derived terms
[edit] References
- “algoritme” in The Ordnett Dictionary
- “algoritme” in The Bokmål Dictionary / The Nynorsk Dictionary – Dokumentasjonsprosjektet.
- Online Etymology Dictionary entry on "algorithm"
