mathematical
adjective
math·e·mat·i·cal ˌmath-ˈma-ti-kəl 
ˌma-thə-
variants or less commonly mathematic
ˌmath-ˈma-tik
ˌma-thə-
1
: of, relating to, or according with mathematics
2
a
: rigorously exact : precise
b
: certain
3
: possible but highly improbable
only a mathematical chance
mathematically
ˌmath-ˈma-ti-k(ə-)lē
adverb ˌma-thə-
Synonyms
- accurate
- close
- delicate
- exact
- fine
- hairline
- pinpoint
- precise
- refined
- rigorous
- spot-on
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Example Sentences
They recorded the changes with mathematical precision. The team has only a mathematical chance of making the play-offs.
Recent Examples on the Web Using mathematical models, Pew has also projected the future of religion around the world. 
The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 Sep. 2022 They were based on simple mathematical models of investors and asset prices. Francois Botha, Forbes, 15 July 2022 Solstice times and days are now calculated using mathematical models that incorporate our planet’s precise orbital movements. Aylin Woodward, WSJ, 20 June 2022 Essentially, their highly secretive mathematical models are taking in the price of liquid assets, mostly futures contracts, and forecasting based on trends which way the market is likely to swing. Allison Morrow, CNN, 31 May 2022 In the late 1920s physicists began to develop a powerful mathematical framework known as quantum field theory that remains the language of particle physics to this day. Quanta Magazine, 26 Jan. 2022 Populism isn’t just about some mathematical formula for audience size. Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Aug. 2022 A century later, Albert Einstein described this behavior—what scientists had come to call Brownian motion—with a mathematical formula. Ashley Stimpson, Popular Mechanics, 2 Aug. 2022 Even decades of business experience will never provide you with the mathematical formula to become a successful entrepreneur. Grégoire Vigroux, Forbes, 11 July 2022 See More
The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 Sep. 2022 They were based on simple mathematical models of investors and asset prices. Francois Botha, Forbes, 15 July 2022 Solstice times and days are now calculated using mathematical models that incorporate our planet’s precise orbital movements. Aylin Woodward, WSJ, 20 June 2022 Essentially, their highly secretive mathematical models are taking in the price of liquid assets, mostly futures contracts, and forecasting based on trends which way the market is likely to swing. Allison Morrow, CNN, 31 May 2022 In the late 1920s physicists began to develop a powerful mathematical framework known as quantum field theory that remains the language of particle physics to this day. Quanta Magazine, 26 Jan. 2022 Populism isn’t just about some mathematical formula for audience size. Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Aug. 2022 A century later, Albert Einstein described this behavior—what scientists had come to call Brownian motion—with a mathematical formula. Ashley Stimpson, Popular Mechanics, 2 Aug. 2022 Even decades of business experience will never provide you with the mathematical formula to become a successful entrepreneur. Grégoire Vigroux, Forbes, 11 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English mathematicalle, from Latin mathematicus, from Greek mathēmatikos, from mathēmat-, mathēma learning, mathematics, from manthanein to learn; probably akin to Goth mundon to pay attention
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing mathematical
Kids Definition
mathematical
adjective
math·e·mat·i·cal ˌma-thə-ˈma-ti-kəl
1
: of or relating to numbers, quantities, measurements, and the relations between them : of or relating to mathematics
2
: exact entry 1
mathematical precision
mathematical
adjective
as in precise
meeting the highest standard of accuracy produced an answer of mathematical precision Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- precise
- accurate
- rigorous
- exact
- correct
- careful
- fine
- refined
- delicate
- close
- pinpoint
- definite
- hairline
- strict
- definitive
- true
- spot-on
- meticulous
- subtle
- right
- finical
- fastidious
- nice
- finicky
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- coarse
- rough
- approximate
- inaccurate
- round
- wrong
- false
- inexact
- imprecise
- incorrect
- loose
- vague
- careless
- indefinite
- dubious
- questionable
- unclear
- doubtful
- untrue
- unreliable
- untrustworthy
- the sniffles
- the social
- the social whirl
- the soil
- the solar plexus
- the solent
- the Son
- the soul of discretion
- the sound barrier
- the South Pole
- the Southern Lights
- the Spanish
- the Speaker
- the speaker of the house
- the specter of
- the specter of (something)
- the specter of something
- the Spirit
- the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
- the spirit of the law
- the spitting image
- the sport of kings
- the spotlight
- the squeaky wheel gets the grease
- the squeaky wheel gets the oil