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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22 January 2025

MEGALITH

(noun) memorial consisting of a very large stone forming part of a prehistoric structure (especially in western Europe)


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Coffee Trivia

According to Guinness World Records, the most massive cup of coffee contained 22,739.14 liters and was created by Alcaldía Municipal de Chinchiná (Colombia) at Parque de Bolívar, Chinchiná, Caldas, Colombia, on 15 June 2019. Fifty people worked for more than a month to build this giant cup. The drink prepared was Arabic coffee.

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