mathematician

noun

math·​e·​ma·​ti·​cian ˌmath-mə-ˈti-shən 

ˌma-thə-

: a specialist or expert in mathematics

Examples of mathematician in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Look, for example, at how even today’s AI has repeatedly solved mathematical problems within weeks or months — problems whose complexity had been foiling human mathematicians for decades or longer. — Keith Tidman, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026

In 1900, French mathematician Louis Bachelier used mathematics to model the random movement of prices in his Sorbonne thesis. — Mamadou-Abou Sarr, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

More than that, a recent proof posted by mathematicians contends that OpenAI’s solution can never lead to solving the full problem. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 23 Sep. 2026

The 17th century mathematician and physicist Blaise Pascal believed the person who searches for God has found him. — Steven D. Reske, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mathematician

• academician
• cycloaddition
• decomposition
• diagnostician
• disinhibition
• indisposition
• interposition
• juxtaposition
• metacognition
• metaphysician
• neurotransmission
• nonrecognition

Kids Definition

mathematician

noun

math·​e·​ma·​ti·​cian ˌmath-(ə-)mə-ˈtish-ən 

: a specialist or expert in mathematics