Mathematical
ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl
Definitions
2 meaningsRelating to or involving the science of numbers, quantities, and shapes and their relationships.
ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl
Relating to or involving mathematics.
She has a strong mathematical aptitude.
💡 Simply: It's like when you're doing math problems, or when things are explained with numbers and equations. Like, a 'mathematical' solution to a puzzle means figuring it out with numbers!
👶 For kids: When something has to do with math like adding, subtracting, or shapes!
More Examples
The problem requires a mathematical approach.
He presented a complex mathematical formula.
How It's Used
"The course provides a mathematical foundation for further study in engineering."
"Scientists use mathematical models to predict weather patterns."
Characterized by precision, accuracy, and systematic arrangement or treatment.
ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl
Precise and systematic, like a mathematical process.
The timing of the event followed a mathematical sequence.
💡 Simply: It can also mean super exact and organized, like a recipe or a really well-planned schedule! It’s following the rules step-by-step to get the perfect result.
👶 For kids: Being super exact and following steps, like when you follow a recipe to make a cake.
More Examples
The design was created with mathematical precision.
The process had a mathematical certainty to it.
How It's Used
"His argument followed a mathematical precision."
"The design required a mathematical accuracy."
From Greek *mathēmatikós* meaning "relating to mathematics," from *máthēma* "science, knowledge, learning, thing learned," ultimately from *manthánein* "to learn." The word entered English in the late 16th century.
Used extensively in scientific and philosophical texts since the 17th century to describe concepts and systems governed by logic and calculation.
Memory tip
Think of equations and formulas – anything using numbers and logic!
Practice
Word Origin
Root: *máthēma*