mathematical
/maθ(ə)ˈmatɪk(ə)l
/adjective
1Relating to mathematics: mathematical symbols...
- His mathematical work covered Cartesian geometry and the theory of equations.
- He did important work on differential equations and applications to mathematical physics.
- His interests are in discrete differential geometry and mathematical visualization.
Synonyms
arithmetical, arithmetic, numerical, statistical, algebraic, geometric, geometrical, trigonometric, trigonometrical, topological
1.1Resembling mathematics in being rigorously precise: mathematical thinking he arranged the meal with mathematical precision on a plate...
- The whole show was precise and mathematical, but full of subtle light, warmth and feeling.
- Yet there is nothing mathematical or precise about his career progression.
- We're also delighted by the mathematical precision that he's used in calculating the future.
Synonyms
rigorous, meticulous, scrupulous, punctilious, scientific, strict, precise, exact, accurate, pinpoint, correct, careful, unerring
Origin
Late Middle English: from Latin mathematicalis, from Greek mathēmatikos, from mathēma, mathēmat- 'science', from the base of manthanein 'learn'.