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Meaning of 'mathematical' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Mathematical [ a.]
- Of or pertaining to mathematics; according to mathematics; hence, theoretically precise; accurate; as, mathematical geography; mathematical instruments; mathematical exactness.

Meaning of 'mathematical' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . mathematical [ a]
Meaning (1):
- of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics
Example in sentence:
  • a mathematical solution to a problem;
  • a mathematical textbook;
  • mathematical proof;
  • slide rules and other mathematical instruments
Meaning (2):
- relating to or having ability to think in or work with numbers
Example in sentence:
  • a mathematical whiz;
  • tests for rating numerical aptitude
3 . mathematical [ s]
Meaning (3):
- beyond question
Example in sentence:
  • a mathematical certainty
Meaning (4):
- statistically possible though highly improbable
Example in sentence:
  • have a mathematical chance of making the playoffs
Meaning (5):
- characterized by the exactness or precision of mathematics
Example in sentence:
  • mathematical precision

Nearby Words:

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