MATHS

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

Noun

maths (uncountable)

(informal, Commonwealth, rarely Canada) Clipping of mathematics.

Anagrams

• Thams

Source: Wiktionary


MATH

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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