numerický

Numerické is a Czech adjective meaning numerical or numeric. It is used to describe anything connected with numbers, quantities or numerical values, especially in technical and scientific contexts, in contrast to symbolic or algebraic representations.

Etymology and usage notes: The term derives from the Latin numerus (number) and the Czech suffix -ické, which forms adjectives. In everyday and professional language, numerické is common in fields such as mathematics, computer science and engineering, where it distinguishes methods, data or phenomena that are treated as numbers rather than as symbolic expressions.

In mathematics and computing, numerické metody and numerická analýza refer to numerical methods and numerical analysis, respectively. These areas study algorithms for approximate solutions, error estimation and the effects of finite precision arithmetic. Numerické simulace use numerical techniques to imitate real-world processes, such as weather models or mechanical systems. In programming, numerické typy or numeric values (for example floating-point or integer types) are used to store and manipulate numbers within software.

Relation to other approaches: Numerical methods are often contrasted with symbolic computation, which manipulates exact algebraic expressions rather than approximations. Key concerns in numerické contexts include stability, convergence, rounding errors and computational efficiency.

See also: numerical analysis, numerical integration, numerical linear algebra, floating-point arithmetic, numerical methods.