mathematics

noun
UK: /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/
US: /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/

  1. The study of numbers, shapes, and space using reason and logic.

    1. I study mathematics at school and I find it interesting.
    2. Her passion for mathematics led her to pursue a degree in theoretical physics.

  2. A set of techniques or methods used to solve problems, often involving calculations.

    1. We use mathematics to count things every single day.
    2. The complex mathematics behind the algorithm makes it difficult to understand.

Synonyms

math arithmetic calculation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mathematics" in English means: The study of numbers, shapes, and space using reason and logic., A set of techniques or methods used to solve problems, often involving calculations..

The phonetic transcription of "mathematics" is /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/ in British English and /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mathematics": math, arithmetic, calculation.

Example usage of "mathematics": "I study mathematics at school and I find it interesting.". More examples on the page.