computational
/ˌkɒm.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən.əl/ IELTSAcademic
adjective
Related to computers or to the use of computer methods to solve problems. It often describes work, models, or science that depend on calculation and programming.
- She works on computational biology.
- The model uses computational methods.
- Computational power keeps increasing.
Adinary Nuance
Computational is more specific than "technical" and more formal than "computer-based." It usually describes methods, research, or tasks that use computing power, not just anything done on a computer. Writers choose it when they mean calculation, algorithms, or computer science work.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- thuộc tính toán
- Spanish
- computacional
- Chinese
- 计算的
- Japanese
- 計算の
- Korean
- 계산의
Etymology
Computational comes from compute, which entered English from Latin computare, meaning “to calculate.” The adjective became common in the 20th century with the growth of computers.
Common phrases
computational methodscomputational powercomputational biologycomputational linguistics
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
- Is computational the same as computer-related?
- Often yes, but computational is more formal and usually refers to methods, models, or problem-solving.
- Can I use computational in academic writing?
- Yes. It is common in science, research, and academic English.
- What is the difference between computational and computerized?
- Computational means using calculation or computer methods. Computerized means changed or controlled by a computer.