mathematically

American  

[ma-thuh-ma-tik-uh-lee] / ˌmæ θəˈmæ tɪk ə li /

adverb

1. using mathematics or mathematical principles.

2. according to mathematics or from a mathematical perspective.

3. in a precise and accurate way.

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Example Sentences

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

I demonstrate mathematically that with an otherwise level playing field, when one group is larger, its members systematically enjoy more connections—along with the opportunities that flow through them.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

Newton's equation calculates gravitational force by multiplying two masses together, dividing by the square of the distance between them, and multiplying by big G. Written mathematically, the law is expressed as Gm1m2/r2.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

Let’s walk through some questions to help you think mathematically about maximizing returns, even if you still choose to trust your gut at the end of the day.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Aristotle and Ptolemy had assumed that the heavens were mathematically legible, and indeed Ptolemy had devised techniques for reading them.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton