math

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noun

ˈmath 

: mathematics

math

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abbreviation

mathematical; mathematician

Synonyms of math

Noun

• arithmetic
• calculation
• mathematics

Examples of math in a Sentence

Noun

I did the math, and we can't afford to keep spending like this

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

But most owners do not keep a flock for the math, which is exactly why the trend keeps growing even as eggs get cheaper. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026

There wasn't much data available, and the data that was available was actually on literacy rather than math. — Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Doing the math, the hourly cost of the $59 evening ticket is higher than even the most expensive day of the year at Disneyland. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 2 July 2026

After all that math, Lake Garda, Italy, came out on top with a near-perfect score of 90/100. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1847, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing math

• new math

Rhymes for math

• hath
• lath
• path
• rath
• spath
• spathe
• strath
• wrath
• aftermath
• multipath
• psychopath
• bloodbath

Kids Definition

math

noun

ˈmath

: mathematics