Mathematics
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Mathematics
Mathematics (pronunciation: /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/) is a field of study that involves the properties and relationships of numbers, shapes, and patterns. It is a fundamental discipline that underpins much of the modern world, including science, engineering, and economics.
Etymology
The term "mathematics" comes from the Ancient Greek: μάθημα (máthēma), meaning 'that which is learnt,' and μαθηματικός (mathēmatikós), meaning 'fond of learning.'
Related Terms
- Algebra: A branch of mathematics dealing with symbols and the rules for manipulating those symbols.
- Geometry: The study of shapes, sizes, and properties of figures and spaces.
- Calculus: A branch of mathematics that deals with rates of change and the accumulation of quantities.
- Statistics: The study of the collection, analysis, interpretation, presentation, and organization of data.
- Probability: The branch of mathematics concerning numerical descriptions of how likely an event is to occur.
- Number Theory: A branch of pure mathematics devoted primarily to the study of the integers and integer-valued functions.
- Topology: The mathematical study of the properties that are preserved through deformations, twistings, and stretchings of objects.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mathematics
- Wikipedia's article - Mathematics
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