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adj

mathematical

math-MAT-ih-kuhl
adj
1
Relating to mathematics or its methods.
"The bridge was designed using complex mathematical models."
2
Extremely exact or precise, as if calculated with mathematical accuracy.
"She timed her arrival with mathematical precision."

How to Use Mathematical

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In plain EnglishTo do with mathematics, or so exact it seems calculated.

Common pairings
mathematical model mathematical precision mathematical proof

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more mathematical comparative, most mathematical superlative

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Etymology

From Medieval Latin mathēmaticālis, ultimately from Greek mathēma, "learning, knowledge."

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