mathematical

[ math-uh-mat-i-kuhl ]
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adjective
  1. of, relating to, or of the nature of mathematics: mathematical truth.

  2. employed in the operations of mathematics: mathematical instruments.

  1. having the exactness, precision, or certainty of mathematics.

Origin of mathematical

1
1400–50; late Middle English <Latin mathēmatic(us) pertaining to mathematics + -al1
  • Also math·e·mat·ic .

Other words for mathematical

Other words from mathematical

  • math·e·mat·i·cal·ly, adverb
  • non·math·e·mat·ic, adjective
  • non·math·e·mat·i·cal, adjective
  • non·math·e·mat·i·cal·ly, adverb
  • sem·i·math·e·mat·i·cal, adjective
  • sem·i·math·e·mat·i·cal·ly, adverb
  • su·per·math·e·mat·i·cal, adjective
  • su·per·math·e·mat·i·cal·ly, adverb
  • un·math·e·mat·i·cal, adjective
  • un·math·e·mat·i·cal·ly, adverb

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How to use mathematical in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for mathematical

mathematical

less commonly mathematic

/ (ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl, ˌmæθˈmæt-) /


adjective
  1. of, used in, or relating to mathematics

  2. characterized by or using the precision of mathematics; exact

  1. using, determined by, or in accordance with the principles of mathematics

Derived forms of mathematical

  • mathematically, adverb

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