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5. algorithm is derived from al-Khwarizimi's Latinized name

Reply to guillaumeb (Reply #2)

Sat Jan 28, 2017, 06:45 PM

Jan 2017

The term "algorithm" is derived from the algorism, the technique of performing arithmetic with Hindu-Arabic numerals developed by al-Khwārizmī. Both "algorithm" and "algorism" are derived from the Latinized forms of al-Khwārizmī's name, Algoritmi and Algorismi, respectively.

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