MATHEMATICAL

mathematical

(adjective) characterized by the exactness or precision of mathematics; “mathematical precision”

mathematical

(adjective) statistically possible though highly improbable; “have a mathematical chance of making the playoffs”

mathematical

(adjective) beyond question; “a mathematical certainty”

numerical, mathematical

(adjective) relating to or having ability to think in or work with numbers; “tests for rating numerical aptitude”; “a mathematical whiz”

mathematical

(adjective) of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics; “a mathematical textbook”; “slide rules and other mathematical instruments”; “a mathematical solution to a problem”; “mathematical proof”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

mathematical (comparative more mathematical, superlative most mathematical)

Of, or relating to mathematics

a mathematical problem

Possible but highly improbable

Anagrams

• metathalamic

Source: Wiktionary


Math`e*mat"ic*al, a. Etym: [See Mathematic.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to mathematics; according to mathematics; hence, theoretically precise; accurate; as, mathematical geography; mathematical instruments; mathematical exactness.

– Math`e*mat"ic*al*ly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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28 November 2024

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