mathematics, math, maths
(noun) a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
Source: WordNet® 3.1
math (plural maths)
A mowing; what is gathered from mowing.
Hyponyms: aftermath, foremath, lattermath
math (countable and uncountable, plural maths)
(uncountable, North America) Clipping of mathematics.
(uncountable, North America) Arithmetic calculations; (see do the math).
(countable, North America) A math course.
• new math
• napkin math
math (third-person singular simple present maths, present participle mathing, simple past and past participle mathed)
(colloquial, informal) to do mathematical calculations
math (plural maths)
(Hinduism, Jainism) Clipping of matha.
• THAM, Tham
Source: Wiktionary
Math, n. Etym: [AS. mmawan to mow, G. mahd math. See Mow to cut (grass).]
Definition: A mowing, or that which is gathered by mowing; -- chiefly used in composition; as, an aftermath. [Obs.] The first mowing thereof, for the king's use, is wont to be sooner than the common math. Bp. Hall.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
3 March 2025
(verb) hold one’s ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; “I am standing my ground and won’t give in!”
The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
