calculating

adjective

(not comparable) Having the ability to calculate.

(especially of a person) Serving one's own interests in an unemotional, analytical manner.

Roots

calxcalc- · Latin · limestone, small stone

Synonyms for calculating

schemingadj connivingadj estimatingv shrewdadj quantifyingv estimativeadj plottingv manipulativeadj

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Where does calculating come from?

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