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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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They used mathematical models along with simulations of virtual twins to distinguish deaths caused by aging from those due to external factors.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 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

The goal of previous astronomers had been to construct mathematical models that would successfully predict the location of the planets in the heavens.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton