Something that is mathematical involves numbers and calculations.
...mathematical calculations.
The ship is holed. It's a mathematical certainty that it will sink.
mathematically (mæθəmætɪkli)adverb [ADVERB with verb, ADVERB adjective]
...a mathematically complicated formula.
Mathematically, it made sense.
2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
If you have mathematical abilities or a mathematical mind, you are clever at doing calculations or understanding problems that involve numbers.
...children who display extraordinary mathematical ability.
...a mathematical genius.
mathematicallyadverb [ADVERB -ed/adjective]
Anyone can be an astrologer as long as they are mathematically minded.
More Synonyms of mathematical
mathematical in British English
(ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl, ˌmæθˈmæt-) or less commonly mathematic
adjective
1.
of, used in, or relating to mathematics
2.
characterized by or using the precision of mathematics; exact
3.
using, determined by, or in accordance with the principles of mathematics
Derived forms
mathematically (ˌmatheˈmatically)
adverb
mathematical in American English
(ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl)
adjective
1.
of, having the nature of, or concerned with mathematics
2.
rigorously exact, precise, accurate, etc.
Also ˌmatheˈmatic
Derived forms
mathematically (ˌmatheˈmatically)
adverb
Word origin
ML mathematicalis < L mathematicus < Gr mathēmatikos, inclined to learn, mathematical < mathēma, what is learned < manthanein, to learn < IE *mendh-, to pay attention to, be alert (> Avestan mazdā, memory, Ger munter, cheerful) < base *men-, to think > mind
Examples of 'mathematical' in a sentence
mathematical
And it's a mathematical certainty that the average actively managed fund must underperform the average passive fund after costs.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The key to his success was his mathematical ability.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The distinction has always been a matter of degree and not of mathematical calculation.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It is a mathematical certainty that it will sink.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The quantum is a mathematical formula for love.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
They come from an ancient mathematical model.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The contours of the hand may thus be a signpost that is suggestive of mathematical ability.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It was fluid but no mathematical formula could really do it justice.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
These predictions are based on mathematical models.
Radford, Tim & Leggett, Jeremy The Crisis of Life on Earth - our legacy from the second millenium (1990)
She also noticed her mathematical ability had become impaired.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
And he has the salad down to a precise mathematical formula.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The mathematical calculations that had to go into the building of that "first of its kind" structure are staggering.
Christianity Today (2000)
It is an absolute mathematical certainty.
The Sun (2016)
Nonetheless, its mathematical modelling has proved very difficult.
Richard Fortey THE EARTH: An Intimate History (2004)
The term referred to human beings engaged in mathematical calculations, who were slow and at times erroneous.
The Times Literary Supplement (2012)
This theory is no longer dismissed as science fiction, but viewed in some quarters as a mathematical certainty.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Relegation is a mathematical certainty.
The Sun (2006)
In other languages
mathematical
British English: mathematical /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkl; ˌmæθˈmæt-/ ADJECTIVE
Something that is mathematical involves numbers and calculations.
...mathematical calculations.
American English: mathematical
Arabic: مُتَعَلِقٌ بِالرِّيَاضِيَاتِ
Brazilian Portuguese: matemático
Chinese: 数学的
Croatian: matematički
Czech: matematický
Danish: matematisk
Dutch: wiskundig
European Spanish: matemático
Finnish: matemaattinen
French: mathématique
German: mathematisch
Greek: μαθηματικός
Italian: matematico
Japanese: 数学の
Korean: 수학의
Norwegian: matematisk
Polish: matematyczny
European Portuguese: matemático
Romanian: matematic
Russian: математический
Latin American Spanish: matemático
Swedish: matematisk
Thai: เกี่ยวกับคณิตศาสตร์
Turkish: matematiksel
Ukrainian: математичний
Vietnamese: thuộc toán học
Chinese translation of 'mathematical'
mathematical
(mæθəˈmætɪkl)
adj
[formula, calculation]数(數)学(學)的 (shùxué de)
[mind, abilities]数(數)学(學)方面的 (shùxué fāngmiàn de)
1 (adjective)
Definition
using, used in, or relating to mathematics
mathematical calculations
Synonyms
arithmetical
statistical
numerical
algebraic
2 (adjective)
Definition
having the precision of mathematics
planned with mathematical precision
Synonyms
strict
the strictest sense of the word
careful
He decided to prosecute her after careful consideration of all the facts.
exact
She is very punctual and very exact in her duties.
precise
They speak very precise English.
scientific
an engineer who takes a scientific approach to the sport
rigorous
He is rigorous in his control of expenditure.
pinpoint
the pinpoint accuracy of the bombing campaign
meticulous
He was so meticulous about everything.
unerring
These designs demonstrate her unerring eye for colour and detail.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of careful
Definition
very exact and thorough
He decided to prosecute her after careful consideration of all the facts.
Synonyms
thorough,
full,
particular,
accurate,
precise,
intensive,
in-depth,
meticulous,
conscientious,
attentive,
exhaustive,
painstaking,
scrupulous,
assiduous
in the sense of exact
Definition
precise, as opposed to approximate
She is very punctual and very exact in her duties.
Synonyms
meticulous,
severe,
careful,
strict,
exacting,
precise,
rigorous,
painstaking,
scrupulous,
methodical,
punctilious (formal)
in the sense of meticulous
Definition
very precise about details
He was so meticulous about everything.
Synonyms
thorough,
detailed,
particular,
strict,
exact,
precise,
microscopic,
fussy,
painstaking,
perfectionist,
scrupulous,
fastidious,
punctilious,
nit-picky (informal)
Synonyms of 'mathematical'
mathematical
Explore 'mathematical' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of pinpoint
Definition
exact
the pinpoint accuracy of the bombing campaign
Synonyms
precise,
scientific,
careful,
strict,
accurate,
exact,
rigorous,
meticulous,
unerring
in the sense of precise
Definition
strict in observing rules or standards
They speak very precise English.
Synonyms
strict,
particular,
exact,
nice,
formal,
careful,
stiff,
rigid,
meticulous,
inflexible,
scrupulous,
fastidious,
prim,
puritanical,
finicky,
punctilious (formal),
ceremonious
in the sense of rigorous
Definition
severely accurate
He is rigorous in his control of expenditure.
Synonyms
thorough,
meticulous,
painstaking,
scrupulous,
nice,
accurate,
exact,
precise,
conscientious,
punctilious (formal)
in the sense of scientific
Definition
done in a systematic way, using experiments or tests
an engineer who takes a scientific approach to the sport
Synonyms
systematic,
accurate,
exact,
precise,
ordered,
controlled,
rational,
mathematical,
rigorous,
analytical,
methodical
in the sense of unerring
Definition
never mistaken
These designs demonstrate her unerring eye for colour and detail.