Mathematical

Definition

Of, related to, or characterized by mathematics.

Parts of Speech

• Adjective

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/
• Respelling: MATH-uh-MAT-i-kuhl (with "MATH" as in "math," "uh" as in "sofa," "MAT" as in "mat," "i" as in "sit," and "kuhl" as in "cuddle")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/
• Respelling: MATH-uh-MAT-i-kuhl (with "MATH" as in "math," "uh" as in "sofa," "MAT" as in "mat," "i" as in "sit," and "kuhl" as in "cuddle")

In both dialects, "mathematical" places the primary stress on the third syllable, "MAT." The pronunciation is the same across both American and British English, focusing on the clear articulation of "MATH-uh-MAT-i-kuhl."

Etymology

The term "mathematical" comes from the Middle English term "mathematik", from Old French "mathematique", and from Latin "mathematicus", which in turn is derived from the Greek "mathēmatikós", from "mathēma", which means "subject of instruction" or "study".

Derivatives

• Mathematically
• Mathematician
• Mathematics
• Mathematize
• Mathematizable

Synonyms

• Numeric
• Algebraic
• Geometric

Antonyms

• Non-mathematical
• Qualitative
• Abstract (in certain contexts)

Usage

• The equation provides a mathematical solution to the problem.
• His approach is more artistic than mathematical.

Related Terms

• Arithmetic
• Calculation
• Formula
• Equation
• Computation

Detailed Definition

Adjective

• Pertaining to or related to mathematics.
• Example: She has a mathematical mind and excels in solving problems.

• Rigorously exact or precise.
• Example: The measurements need to be mathematically accurate for the experiment to work.

• Employing the methodologies or principles of mathematics.
• Example: His mathematical approach to the design ensured precision and symmetry.