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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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
Alongside the experimental work, the researchers developed mathematical models to better understand how different factors influence frying.
From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026
“We spent years developing the mathematical theory required to compress a neural network without losing its reasoning capabilities,” said Hassibi, chief executive of the venture.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Taken all together, the moving planets made a “harmony of the spheres,” and the heavens are a beautiful mathematical orchestra.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
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