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Mathematical - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Mathematical : adj
1: of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics; "a
mathematical textbook"; "slide rules and other
mathematical instruments"; "a mathematical solution to
a problem"; "mathematical proof"
2: relating to or having ability to think in or work with
numbers; "tests for rating numerical aptitude"; "a
mathematical whiz" [syn: numerical] [ant: verbal]
3: beyond question; "a mathematical certainty"
4: statistically possible though highly improbable; "have a
mathematical chance of making the playoffs"
5: characterized by the exactness or precision of mathematics;
"mathematical precision"
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Mathematical : \Math`e*mat"ic*al\, a. [See Mathematic.]
Of or pertaining to mathematics; according to mathematics;
hence, theoretically precise; accurate; as, mathematical
geography; mathematical instruments; mathematical exactness.
-- Math`e*mat"ic*al*ly, adv.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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