Hypernym for "addition" and "subtraction"

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For explaining operator precedence in an algorithm, I'd like a hypernym for addition and subtraction.

Barmar · Accepted Answer

I'm not sure there's a standard term. If I needed to group the operators like this, I would say that addition and subtraction comprise the additive operators, and multiplication and division comprise the multiplicative operators.

Correct answer by Barmar on August 21, 2021

RyeɃreḁd · Answer

I would label them final/last operators since they would be done last and close the question.

NiteCyper · Answer

Arithmetic is the closest word to what we're looking for. Technically it includes multiplication and division. If you're worried about that, maybe you could emphasize what you're implying by saying basic arithmetic.

Answered by NiteCyper on August 21, 2021

Hypernym for "addition" and "subtraction"

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