mathematical

CEFRB1

/ˌmæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪ.kəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Related to numbers, shapes, or the study of mathematics.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Extremely precise and accurate, as though having the exactness of a mathematical equation.

Examples

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

  • Takeo is engrossed in solving mathematical problems.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5

Also pronounced

  • [ˌmæθ(.ə)ˈmæɾ.ɪ.kəl]

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Possible but highly improbable

  2. Of, or relating to mathematics

More examples

In context

  • The team has a mathematical chance of being promoted, but they need to win the next seven matches.

  • a mathematical problem

  • It has been at least an academic tradition, if no more, that mathematical studies militate against amatory inclinations.

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Origin

adjective

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