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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Over the following century and a half, scientists including Leonard Euler, Joseph-Louis Lagrange, and eventually Hamilton expanded Newton's work, developing more flexible mathematical descriptions of motion.
From Science Daily
Quantum theory replaces precise particle properties with mathematical objects known as wave functions.
From Science Daily
This mathematical connection could influence the design of radiofrequency devices and also provide researchers with a powerful new way to analyze and engineer these materials.
From Science Daily
But the current Arsenal boss, like many of the top coaches, is using set-pieces to gain a necessary mathematical edge when competing at the top of the table.
From BBC
Writing in The Journal of Machine Learning Research, they describe a new mathematical framework that organizes AI methods and guides the design of algorithms for specific problems.
From Science Daily
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