DEFINITIONS

mathematical

[ math-uh-mat-i-kuhl ]
/ ˌmæθ əˈmæt ɪ kəl /
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adjective

of, relating to, or of the nature of mathematics: mathematical truth.
employed in the operations of mathematics: mathematical instruments.
having the exactness, precision, or certainty of mathematics.

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Words related to mathematical

analytical, scientific, numerical, measurable, algebraic, algorithmic, arithmetical, computative, geometrical, math

Words nearby mathematical

maternity ward, mateship, matey, math, math., mathematical, mathematical expectation, mathematical induction, mathematical logic, mathematical probability, mathematician
Also math·e·mat·ic.

Origin of mathematical

1400–50; late Middle English < Latin mathēmatic(us) pertaining to mathematics + -al1

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British Dictionary definitions for mathematical

mathematical

less commonly mathematic

/ (ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl, ˌmæθˈmæt-) /

adjective

of, used in, or relating to mathematics
characterized by or using the precision of mathematics; exact
using, determined by, or in accordance with the principles of mathematics

Derived forms of mathematical

mathematically, adverb
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