Mathematic Meaning in English

word

US

ˌmæθəˈmætɪk

math-uh-MAT-ik

UK

mˌæθɪmˈætɪk

math-im-AT-ik

Definition

Relating to mathematics; connected to the study or use of math. Often used as an adjective, though less common than 'mathematical'.

Usage & Nuances

'Mathematic' is a rare, formal, and old-fashioned adjective. Today, 'mathematical' is almost always used instead ('mathematical problem,' not 'mathematic problem'). Use 'mathematic' only in historical, poetic, or technical contexts.

• Spanish: matemático (adjetivo)
• Portuguese (BR): matemático (adjetivo)
• Portuguese (PT): matemático (adjetivo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 数学的
• Chinese (Traditional): 數學的
• Hindi: गणितीय
• Arabic: رياضي (صفة)
• Bengali: গাণিতিক
• Russian: математический
• Japanese: 数学的
• Vietnamese: toán học
• Korean: 수학적
• Turkish: matematik
• Urdu: ریاضی
• Indonesian: matematis

Example Sentences

This is a mathematic rule.

basic

The mathematic formula is important.

basic

They studied mathematic methods at school.

basic

The proof was elegant in its mathematic simplicity.

natural

Her approach to the problem was almost mathematic in its precision.

natural

Some people admire the pure mathematic beauty of equations.

natural