Synonyms & related words for computation

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of computation — including calculation, reckoning, figuring, arithmetic, calculator, estimation. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to computation

Explore words related to computation — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include computing, computes, precalculation, computational, computed, recompute, recomputation, computability. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for computation

Common synonyms for computation include calculation, reckoning, figuring, arithmetic, calculator, estimation, calculus, approximation — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does computation come from?

The word computation breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root put-, from Latin puto (“reckon, think”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.