"higher arithmetic" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} higher arithmetic (uncountable)
  1. (mathematics, chiefly dated) Number theory; the branch of pure mathematics concerned primarily with integers and integer-valued functions. Tags: dated, uncountable Categories (topical): Mathematics
    Sense id: en-higher_arithmetic-en-noun-HDmXMjcR Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 80 20 Topics: mathematics, sciences
  2. (education, obsolete) A loosely defined range of topics in arithmetic, distinguished from elementary arithmetic by the more advanced nature of the methods and concepts. Tags: obsolete, uncountable Categories (topical): Education Related terms: vulgar arithmetic
    Sense id: en-higher_arithmetic-en-noun-7is60d0q Topics: education

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