Mathematical
/ˌmæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪ.kəl/ adj
adj ·Common ·High school level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Of, or relating to mathematics
"a mathematical problem"
- 2 Extremely precise and accurate, as though having the exactness of a mathematical equation. figuratively
"Lucinda Childs got her start with the postmodern Judson Dance Theater and became known for precise, almost mathematical choreographic patterns."
- 3 Possible but highly improbable
"The team has a mathematical chance of being promoted, but they need to win the next seven matches."
Adjective
- 1 characterized by the exactness or precision of mathematics wordnet
- 2 statistically possible though highly improbable wordnet
- 3 beyond question wordnet
- 4 relating to or having ability to think in or work with numbers wordnet
- 5 of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics wordnet
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
More examples"A mathematical truth is neither simple nor complicated; it is."
Etymology
From Middle English mathematicalle, mathematical, from Medieval Latin mathēmaticālis.