mathematician — a person who is an expert in or studies mathematics
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is an expert in or studies mathematics
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmæθəməˈtɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The mathematician spent three years proving that 1+1=2, and everyone was like 'Seriously?'
- She became a mathematician because she loved solving problems that had no practical use whatsoever.
- The young mathematician discovered a new theorem during her doctoral studies.
mathematician
NOUN[/ˌmæθəməˈtɪʃən/]
a person who is an expert in or studies mathematics
Expert who studies mathematics
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The term derives from Greek mathematikos (mathematical), which itself comes from mathema, meaning learning or knowledge. In ancient Greece, mathematics was considered the foundation of all learning, and mathematicians were regarded as symbols of wisdom and intellectual authority.
Breakdown
mathemat- (from Greek mathema, learning/knowledge) + -ician (suffix denoting a person skilled in or practicing a particular art or science).
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📝Examples
“The mathematician spent three years proving that 1+1=2, and everyone was like 'Seriously?'”
“She became a mathematician because she loved solving problems that had no practical use whatsoever.”
“The young mathematician discovered a new theorem during her doctoral studies.”
“As a mathematician, he could calculate the probability of finding love, but ironically remained single.”
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