MATH

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


Etymology 1

Noun

math (plural maths)

A mowing; what is gathered from mowing.

Hyponyms: aftermath, foremath, lattermath

Etymology 2

Noun

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.

Hyponyms

• new math

• napkin math

Verb

math (third-person singular simple present maths, present participle mathing, simple past and past participle mathed)

(colloquial, informal) to do mathematical calculations

Etymology 3

Noun

math (plural maths)

(Hinduism, Jainism) Clipping of matha.

Anagrams

• 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



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