mathematical

math·e·mat·i·cal

adjective \ˌmath-ˈma-ti-kəl, ˌma-thə-\

Definition of MATHEMATICAL

1

: of, relating to, or according with mathematics

2

a : rigorously exact : precise

b : certain

3

: possible but highly improbable <only a mathematical chance>

— math·e·mat·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

Variants of MATHEMATICAL

math·e·mat·i·cal also math·e·mat·ic \-tik\

Examples of MATHEMATICAL

1. They recorded the changes with mathematical precision.
2. The team has only a mathematical chance of making the play-offs.

Origin of MATHEMATICAL

Middle English mathematicalle, from Latin mathematicus, from Greek mathēmatikos, from mathēmat-, mathēma learning, mathematics, from manthanein to learn; probably akin to Gothic mundon to pay attention

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to MATHEMATICAL

Synonyms

accurate, close, delicate, exact, fine, hairline, precise, pinpoint, refined, rigorous, spot-on

Antonyms

coarse, imprecise, inaccurate, inexact, rough

Related Words

correct, right, strict, true; definite, definitive; nice, subtle; careful, fastidious, finical, finicky, meticulous

Near Antonyms

approximate, round; false, incorrect, untrue, wrong; careless, loose; indefinite, unclear, vague; doubtful, dubious, questionable, unreliable, untrustworthy

Rhymes with MATHEMATICAL

ungrammatical