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mathematical

mat·he·ma·tical

UK/ˌmæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪ.kəl/ US/ˌmæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪ.kəl/ fairly common

adjective

1.

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”
2.

relating to or having ability to think in or work with numbers

  • “tests for rating numerical aptitude”
  • “a mathematical whiz”
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3.

beyond question

  • “a mathematical certainty”
4.

statistically possible though highly improbable

  • “have a mathematical chance of making the playoffs”
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5.

characterized by the exactness or precision of mathematics

  • “mathematical precision”
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Origin

From Middle English mathematicalle, mathematical, from Medieval Latin mathēmaticālis.

Phrases

  • mathematical analysis
  • mathematical biology
  • mathematical economics
  • mathematical formula
  • mathematical function
  • mathematical game
  • mathematical induction
  • mathematical logic

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