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| 1. | [ adjective ] (mathematics) of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics | |
| Examples: | "a mathematical textbook" "slide rules and other mathematical instruments" "a mathematical solution to a problem" "mathematical proof" |
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| Related terms: | mathematics | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] statistically possible though highly improbable | |
| Examples: | "have a mathematical chance of making the playoffs" |
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| Related terms: | possible | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] (mathematics) relating to or having ability to think in or work with numbers | |
| Synonyms: | numerical | |
| Examples: | "tests for rating numerical aptitude" "a mathematical whiz" |
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| Related terms: | verbal nonverbal | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] beyond question | |
| Examples: | "a mathematical certainty" |
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| Related terms: | unquestionable | |
| 5. | [ adjective ] (mathematics) characterized by the exactness or precision of mathematics | |
| Examples: | "mathematical precision" |
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| Related terms: | mathematics exact | |
| Similar spelling: |
mathematically mathematics mathematician metamathematics |
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