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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Building on that idea in the 1920s, Schrödinger described hue, saturation and lightness using a mathematical measurement system within this curved framework.
From Science Daily
From a mathematical perspective, he adds, "The number of bits the brain needs to process is far smaller when we speak in familiar, natural ways."
From Science Daily
With Sri Lanka chasing down the target with ease, the Australians are left clinging to only the slimmest mathematical hope and will watch nervously as Zimbabwe face Ireland on Tuesday.
From BBC
Instead of focusing only on whether answers were right or wrong, the team developed a mathematical model to track how each child's performance changed across many trials.
From Science Daily
They can solve some of the demanding mathematical equations that lie at the heart of major scientific and engineering problems.
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