mathematical

Also math·e·mat·ic

[math-uh-mat-i-kuhl]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or of the nature of mathematics.

   mathematical truth.

2. employed in the operations of mathematics.

   mathematical instruments.

3. having the exactness, precision, or certainty of mathematics.

   Synonyms: rigorous, meticulous, precise, exact

mathematical

/ ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl, ˌmæθˈmæt- /

adjective

1. of, used in, or relating to mathematics

2. characterized by or using the precision of mathematics; exact

3. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of mathematical¹

1400–50; late Middle English < Latin mathēmatic ( us ) pertaining to mathematics + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Verstappen still had a mathematical chance of winning a fifth consecutive world championship, but it was remote.

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For decades, economists and Fed staff have used mathematical models such as the Taylor Rule as guidelines for setting interest rates.

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Eloquently connecting a mathematical design to a generative drive, the two add up to eternity.

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Then, as he explored mathematical ideas with the bot, it was so encouraging that he started to believe he had discovered a new mathematical layer that could break advanced security systems, the suit claims.

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And for the first time in decades, keeping money at home makes mathematical sense.

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Related Words

• analytical 
• numerical 
• scientific