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mathematical

American  
[math-uh-mat-i-kuhl] / ˌmæθ əˈmæt ɪ kəl /
Also mathematic

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 British  
/ 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

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

Many AI systems rely heavily on matrix multiplication, a mathematical operation used in tasks like image recognition and language processing.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Using mathematical analysis, they tracked how the influence of each layer moves through the circuit.

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

Pascal’s theory was extremely successful, but his mathematical career was not to last.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife

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