Word Arithmetic

Authors

Rex Gooch

Abstract

This article attempts to provide a taxonomy and nomenclature for that type of wordplay which involves manipulating the numerical equivalents of letters in words. Later articles will present results for two particular sub-species of manipulation: absolute difference words and cyclic difference words.

Recommended Citation

Gooch, Rex (1996) "Word Arithmetic," Word Ways: Vol. 29 : Iss. 4 , Article 6.
Retrieved from: https://digitalcommons.butler.edu/wordways/vol29/iss4/6