math — the study of numbers, shapes, and space using reason and usually a special system of symbols and rules for organizing them
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the study of numbers, shapes, and space using reason and usually a special system of symbols and rules for organizing them
Pronunciation (IPA): /mæθ/
Example Sentences
- My calculator broke right before the math exam - talk about bad timing!
- She's so good at math that she can calculate the tip faster than the restaurant's computer.
- I need to improve my math skills for the college entrance exam.
math
NOUN[/mæθ/]
the study of numbers, shapes, and space using reason and usually a special system of symbols and rules for organizing them
the study of numbers, shapes, and space using reason and usually a special system of symbols and rules for organizing them
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Greek 'mathema', meaning 'learning' or 'knowledge'. Ancient Greeks systematized knowledge and developed mathematics as a formal discipline, with the term evolving to denote the study of numbers, quantities, and shapes.
Breakdown
mathema (learning) + -ikos (pertaining to, adjective suffix) → mathematikos (of learning) → mathematics (the science of learning) → math (shortened modern form).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My calculator broke right before the math exam - talk about bad timing!”
“She's so good at math that she can calculate the tip faster than the restaurant's computer.”
“I need to improve my math skills for the college entrance exam.”
“Math is everywhere - from cooking recipes to managing your budget.”
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