mathematical
Americanadjective
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of, relating to, or of the nature of mathematics.
mathematical truth.
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employed in the operations of mathematics.
mathematical instruments.
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having the exactness, precision, or certainty of mathematics.
- Synonyms:
- rigorous, meticulous, precise, exact
adjective
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of, used in, or relating to mathematics
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characterized by or using the precision of mathematics; exact
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using, determined by, or in accordance with the principles of mathematics
Other Word Forms
- mathematically adverb
- nonmathematic adjective
- nonmathematical adjective
- nonmathematically adverb
- semimathematical adjective
- semimathematically adverb
- supermathematical adjective
- supermathematically adverb
- unmathematical adjective
- unmathematically adverb
Etymology
Origin of mathematical
1400–50; late Middle English < Latin mathēmatic ( us ) pertaining to mathematics + -al 1
Example Sentences
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“We spent years developing the mathematical theory required to compress a neural network without losing its reasoning capabilities,” said Hassibi, chief executive of the venture.
It’s a “quest for a mathematical theory of the mind,” as the subtitle puts it—opening with Aristotle and ending with artificial intelligence.
One promising solution is quantum cryptography, which relies on the laws of physics rather than mathematical complexity to keep data secure.
From Science Daily
It is a mathematical calculation that feels cold and distant from the pain felt by families devastated by meningitis.
From BBC
Current encryption technology relies on complex mathematical combinations, but many scientists believe that the arrival of quantum computers will make this insecure.
From BBC
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