Mathematical
Mathematical (math-uh-MAT-ih-kul)
Mathematical is an adjective that pertains to or is characterized by mathematics, the science of numbers and their operations, interrelations, combinations, generalizations, and abstractions and of space configurations and their structure, measurement, transformations, and generalizations.
Etymology
The term "mathematical" is derived from the Greek word "mathēmatikós", which means "relating to learning or scholarly knowledge." It was first used in English in the 15th century.
Related Terms
- Mathematics: The study of topics such as quantity (numbers), structure, space, and change.
- Algebra: A branch of mathematics dealing with symbols and the rules for manipulating those symbols.
- Geometry: The branch of mathematics concerned with the properties and relations of points, lines, surfaces, solids, and higher dimensional analogs.
- Calculus: A branch of mathematics that includes the study of limits, derivatives, integrals, and infinite series.
- Statistics: The practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data in large quantities.
- Probability: A branch of mathematics that deals with calculating the likelihood of a given event's occurrence.
- Trigonometry: The branch of mathematics dealing with the relations of the sides and angles of triangles and with the relevant functions of any angles.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mathematical
- Wikipedia's article - Mathematical
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