In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
MATHEMATICALLY
mathematically
(adverb) with respect to mathematics; “mathematically impossible”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
mathematically (comparative more mathematically, superlative most mathematically)
According to or using mathematics.
Source: Wiktionary
MATHEMATIC
Math`e*mat"ic, a. Etym: [F. mathématique, L. mathematicus, Gr. mind. See Mind.]
Definition: See Mathematical.
MATHEMATICAL
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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