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mathematical

[math-uh-mat-i-kuhl] / ˌmæθ əˈmæt ɪ kəl /
ADJECTIVE
concerning manipulation of numbers
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analytical numerical scientific
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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

Using mathematical analysis, they tracked how the influence of each layer moves through the circuit.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 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

But his mathematical works were used as standard texts for more than a hundred years, even after the death of Galileo.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin