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mathematical

[math-uh-mat-i-kuhl] / ˌmæθ əˈmæt ɪ kəl /
ADJECTIVE
concerning manipulation of numbers
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analytical numerical scientific
WEAK
algebraic algorithmic arithmetical computative geometrical math measurable trigonometric

Example Sentences

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It’s a no-brainer from a mathematical standpoint: Take the deal.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Instead, it only requires a mathematical description of the proposed fluctuations and details about the measurement setup.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Author Andy Weir incorporates complex mathematical concepts into his storytelling, focusing on the science portion of the genre.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Based on projected earnings for the year ahead, the S&P 500’s P/E is 20, which, in a mathematical coincidence, is about 20% higher than the 20-year average—a premium, but not an excessive one.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Even though mathematicians knew that calculus was deeply flawed—thanks to the mathematics of zero and infinity—they quickly embraced the new mathematical tools.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife