mathematically
Americanadverb
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using mathematics or mathematical principles.
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according to mathematics or from a mathematical perspective.
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in a precise and accurate way.
Example Sentences
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This mechanism is captured mathematically by what we call the imprint operator, a reversible rule that makes information conservation work out.
From Science Daily • Jun. 18, 2026
Those U.S. games will make for compelling theater, but the Yanks’ chances of winning the tournament are mathematically indistinguishable from zero.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
The Devil Wears Prada actor added that it's "mathematically insane to imagine we are the only civilisation" and one of the film's key messages "is not to be afraid by what we don't know."
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Election data analyst Paul Mitchell said it would be nearly mathematically impossible for Steyer to close the gap.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
His father was beautiful and clever, his mother was short and mathematically sure.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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