υπολογισμούς
Wordform Details
Translation: calculationcomputationconsideration
Part of Speech: noun
Inflection Type:
masculinepluralaccusativeIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: υπολογισμός
Translation: calculation; computation; estimation; reckoning (noun)
Etymology: From the verb 'υπολογίζω' (to calculate, compute), which comes from the prefix 'υπό' (under, sub) + 'λογίζομαι' (to count, reckon). The root 'λογ-' is related to 'λόγος' (logos), meaning word, reason, or account, which appears in English words like 'logic', 'dialogue', and 'logarithm'. The prefix 'υπό' corresponds to English 'hypo-' as in 'hypothesis' or 'hypoglycemia'.
Example Usage
Ο υπολογισμός του κόστους είναι λανθασμένος.
The calculation of the cost is incorrect.
Σύμφωνα με τους υπολογισμούς μας, θα φτάσουμε σε δύο ώρες.
According to our calculations, we will arrive in two hours.
Έκανε έναν γρήγορο υπολογισμό στο μυαλό του.
He made a quick calculation in his mind.
Ο υπολογισμός του κόστους είναι λάθος.
The calculation of the cost is wrong.
Σύμφωνα με τους υπολογισμούς μου, θα φτάσουμε στις 8.
According to my calculations, we will arrive at 8.
Mnemonics
- Think of 'hypo' (under) + 'logic' to remember it's about working through logical calculations.
- The 'λογ' part sounds like 'log' in 'logarithm', which involves calculations.
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Cultural Context
Widely used in educational, scientific, and financial contexts. Greeks often use this term when discussing budgeting, financial planning, or mathematical problems.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: While 'υπολογισμός' means 'calculation', 'υπολογιστής' means 'computer' (the device that performs calculations).
Confused word:
Ο υπολογιστής μου χάλασε.
My computer broke down.
Notes: These words share the same root because computers were originally designed to perform calculations.
Mnemonic: 'υπολογισμός' ends with '-μός' like many abstract concepts/actions, while 'υπολογιστής' ends with '-τής' like many agent nouns (things that do actions).
Explanation: 'υπολογισμός' refers to numerical calculation, while 'συλλογισμός' means 'reasoning' or 'syllogism' (logical argument).
Confused word:
Ο συλλογισμός του ήταν λογικός αλλά βασισμένος σε λάθος δεδομένα.
His reasoning was logical but based on incorrect data.
Notes: Both terms relate to mental processes but in different domains: mathematics versus logic.
Mnemonic: 'συλλογισμός' starts with 'συλ-' (together) suggesting bringing thoughts together, while 'υπολογισμός' starts with 'υπο-' suggesting working through numbers.