mathematics
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əˈmæt noun
1.
(used with a singular verb) the systematic treatment of magnitude, relationships between figures and forms, and relations between quantities expressed symbolically.
2.
(used with a singular or plural verb) mathematical procedures, operations, or properties.
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mathematics (ˌmæθəˈmætɪks, ˌmæθˈmæt-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| 1. | (functioning as singular) a group of related sciences, including algebra, geometry, and calculus, concerned with the study of number, quantity, shape, and space and their interrelationships by using a specialized notation |
| 2. | (functioning as singular or plural) mathematical operations and processes involved in the solution of a problem or study of some scientific field |
| [C14: mathematik (n), via Latin from Greek (adj), from mathēma a science, mathēmatikos (adj); related to manthanein to learn] | |
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Word Origin & History
mathematics
1580s, plural of mathematic (q.v.). Originally denoting the mathematical sciences collectively, including geometry, astronomy, optics. See -ics.
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Science Dictionary
| mathematics (māth'ə-māt'ĭks) Pronunciation Key
The study of the measurement, relationships, and properties of quantities and sets, using numbers and symbols. Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and calculus are branches of mathematics. |
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Cultural Dictionary
mathematics definition
The study of numbers, equations, functions, and geometric shapes (see geometry) and their relationships. Some branches of mathematics are characterized by use of strict proofs based on axioms. Some of its major subdivisions are arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and calculus.
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Example sentences
In mathematics he goes from algebra and geometry into higher branches of mathematical science.
Its main emphasis is on physics, yet it also includes forums on a wide array of other topics in science and mathematics.
Moreover, our mathematics is designed to explain only three dimensional universe.
They were enchanted by kin selection because it appeared to have a basis in mathematics.
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