Synonyms for
Math
Definition
Math is the study of numbers and their properties, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- math class
- math problems
- math skills
- math test
- math homework
- math equation
- math teacher
Word family
noun mathematics
adjective mathematical
Usage note
Math is a common, informal shortening of mathematics. While widely used, it may be considered too informal for highly academic or formal contexts.
Example sentences
- I love doing math problems.
- Math is challenging but fun.
- Math class is my favorite subject.
- My teacher said I'm good at math.
- Math helps us solve real-world problems.
Quotes
Mathematics is not about numbers, equations, computations, or algorithms: it is about understanding. - William Paul Thurston
Mathematics is the most beautiful and most powerful creation of the human spirit. - Stefan Banach
Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas. - Albert Einstein