Mathematically
ˌmæθɪˈmætɪkli
Definitions
2 meaningsIn a manner that follows or uses the principles of mathematics; with mathematical precision.
ˌmæθɪˈmætɪkli
In a way that relates to mathematics.
The model was designed mathematically to predict the outcome.
💡 Simply: It means doing something using the rules of math, like numbers and equations. For example, a scientist might say, 'the calculations were done mathematically,' meaning they used math to get the answer.
👶 For kids: It means using math to do something. Like if you use math to solve a problem, you are doing it mathematically.
More Examples
The solution was derived mathematically, step-by-step.
The software's algorithm works mathematically to process data.
How It's Used
"The results were mathematically sound."
"The bridge's structure was mathematically analyzed to ensure stability."
In accordance with the rules, principles, or processes of mathematics.
ˌmæθɪˈmætɪkli
According to mathematical principles or laws.
The relationship between the variables can be expressed mathematically.
💡 Simply: When something is done 'mathematically,' it's like it's following the specific, unchangeable rules of numbers and formulas. It's about using those rules to solve problems or figure things out.
👶 For kids: When something uses math to solve a problem. Like the math rules always work the same way.
More Examples
The theory mathematically explains the observed phenomenon.
The problem was solved mathematically by using complex formulas.
How It's Used
"The stock prices move mathematically, so the experts know how to predict future values."
"The results of the experiment are mathematically proven."
Idioms & expressions
Mathematically speaking
To express something in terms of mathematics or from a mathematical perspective.
"Mathematically speaking, there's a high probability of success."
From 'mathematics', from Greek 'mathema' (knowledge, study, learning), plus the suffix '-ly'. The word's development mirrors the growth and systematization of mathematical thought, primarily in ancient Greece and subsequently expanding across various cultures.
The term gained prominence with the development of modern mathematical notation and the formalization of scientific disciplines.
Memory tip
Think of 'math' and then how something is done following the rules or logic of it.