Mathematical

//ˌmæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪ.kəl// adj

adj ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, or relating to mathematics

    "a mathematical problem"

  2. 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. 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. 1
    characterized by the exactness or precision of mathematics wordnet
  2. 2
    statistically possible though highly improbable wordnet
  3. 3
    beyond question wordnet
  4. 4
    relating to or having ability to think in or work with numbers wordnet
  5. 5
    of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics wordnet

Synonyms

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exactalgebraicanalyticanalyticalarithmeticalclose

Example

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"A mathematical truth is neither simple nor complicated; it is."

Etymology

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

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