mathematician
noun
math·e·ma·ti·cian
ˌmath-mə-ˈti-shən 
ˌma-thə-
: a specialist or expert in mathematics
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The Archimedes Museum features interactive exhibits detailing the findings of the famous third-century Greek mathematician, astronomer, and engineer.
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Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 13 June 2026
The word dates back to a 9th century Persian mathematician.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 12 June 2026
The Archimedes Museum features interactive exhibits detailing the findings of the famous third-century Greek mathematician, astronomer, and engineer.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
On MathOverflow, a popular online discussion forum for mathematicians, Tao found a question about something called Maclaurin’s inequality.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 June 2026
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“Mathematician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mathematician. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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mathematician
noun
math·e·ma·ti·cian
ˌmath-(ə-)mə-ˈtish-ən
: a specialist or expert in mathematics
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