mathematics — the abstract science of number, quantity, and space
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the abstract science of number, quantity, and space
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/
Korean meaning: 수, 양, 공간을 다루는 추상적 학문, 수학
Korean pronunciation: 매스-머-매-틱스 (강세: 매)
Example Sentences
- My calculator broke during the mathematics exam, so I had to count on my fingers like a kindergartener.
- Mathematics is the universal language that aliens would understand.
- He claims he's bad at mathematics, but he can calculate a restaurant bill split in seconds.
mathematics
NOUN//ˌmæθəˈmætɪks//
the abstract science of number, quantity, and space
Mathematics helps people understand patterns, numbers, and the world around them.
Mathematics plays an important role in science and technology. (MATH + LOGIC = MATHEMATICS)
Mathematics, statistics, and analytics helped reveal important discoveries.
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Origin
고대 그리스어 'mathematikos'에서 유래했는데, 이는 '배우려는 의지가 있는' 또는 '학습에 관련된'이라는 뜻이었습니다. 그리스인들이 수학을 모든 학문의 기초로 여겼기 때문에 이런 이름이 붙었죠.
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📝Examples
“My calculator broke during the mathematics exam, so I had to count on my fingers like a kindergartener.”
“Mathematics is the universal language that aliens would understand.”
“He claims he's bad at mathematics, but he can calculate a restaurant bill split in seconds.”
“The beauty of mathematics lies in its logical precision and elegant solutions.”
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