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Meaning of MATHEMATICAL

Pronunciation:  `mathu'matikul

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [adj]  (mathematics) characterized by the exactness or precision of mathematics; "mathematical precision"
  2. [adj]  statistically possible though highly improbable; "have a mathematical chance of making the playoffs"
  3. [adj]  beyond question; "a mathematical certainty"
  4. [adj]  relating to or having ability to think in or work with numbers; "tests for rating numerical aptitude"; "a mathematical whiz"
  5. [adj]  of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics; "a mathematical textbook"; "slide rules and other mathematical instruments"; "a mathematical solution to a problem"; "mathematical proof"
 
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 Synonyms: exact, nonverbal, numerical, possible, unquestionable
 
 Antonyms: verbal
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Math`e*mat"ic*al\, a. [See {Mathematic}.]
Of or pertaining to mathematics; according to mathematics;
hence, theoretically precise; accurate; as, mathematical
geography; mathematical instruments; mathematical exactness.
-- {Math`e*mat"ic*al*ly}, adv.
 
Thesaurus Terms
 
 Related Terms: algebraic, analytic, arithmetical, close, constant, delicate, direct, even, exact, express, faithful, fine, geometric, inerrable, inerrant, infallible, micrometrically precise, microscopic, nice, numeric, pinpoint, precise, refined, religious, religiously exact, rigid, rigorous, scientific, scientifically exact, severe, square, strict, subtle, undeviating, unerring
 

 

 

 

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