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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It’s a no-brainer from a mathematical standpoint: Take the deal.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
Using mathematical analysis, they tracked how the influence of each layer moves through the circuit.
From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026
Instead, it only requires a mathematical description of the proposed fluctuations and details about the measurement setup.
From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026
Based on projected earnings for the year ahead, the S&P 500’s P/E is 20, which, in a mathematical coincidence, is about 20% higher than the 20-year average—a premium, but not an excessive one.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Interestingly, there is often an affective connection between music and the emotions, and musical intelligence may share common thinking processes with mathematical intelligence.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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