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View synonyms for mathematical

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.



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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • mathematically adverb
  • nonmathematic adjective
  • nonmathematical adjective
  • nonmathematically adverb
  • semimathematical adjective
  • semimathematically adverb
  • supermathematical adjective
  • supermathematically adverb
  • unmathematical adjective
  • unmathematically adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of mathematical1

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

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A generative AI tool can be an expert in medieval history one minute and solve complex mathematical equations the next.

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There are nine qualifiers scheduled for Friday, including three in Group C, where leaders Benin, South Africa, Nigeria, Rwanda and Lesotho all have a mathematical chance of finishing first.

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