Synonyms for

Mathematical

Verb / ˌmæθʌˈmætɪkʌl / Another word for mathematical — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

related to or using numbers, symbols, and equations to solve problems

Synonyms & similar words

verbal numerical numerical quantitative arithmetical computational geometric algebraic statistical analytical probabilistic algorithmic logical formal rigorous precise exact systematic methodical organized structured scientific

Synonyms by register

Formal

arithmetic calculative quantitative computational

Informal

mathy number-crunching

Literary

abstruse recondite

Antonyms

illogical intuitive unscientific imprecise emotional subjective

Common collocations

  • mathematical proof
  • mathematical equation
  • mathematical model
  • mathematical formula
  • mathematical problem
  • mathematical reasoning
  • mathematical precision

Word family

noun mathematics
adverb mathematically

Usage note

This adjective describes something related to or using mathematics. It is generally used in formal and academic contexts.

Example sentences

  1. I love solving mathematical puzzles.
  2. Mathematical equations can be challenging but also fun to solve.
  3. Mathematical concepts are useful in many areas of life.
  4. We use mathematical formulas to calculate the area of a circle.
  5. Mathematical skills are important for many careers such as engineering and finance.

Quotes

  • Mathematics is the language in which God has written the universe. - Galileo Galilei
  • Mathematics is not about numbers, equations, computations, or algorithms: it is about understanding. - William Paul Thurston
  • Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas. - Albert Einstein

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