mathematical
adjective
math·e·mat·i·cal
ˌmath-ˈma-ti-kəl 
ˌma-thə-
variants
or less commonly mathematic
ˌmath-ˈma-tik
ˌma-thə-
1
: of, relating to, or according with mathematics
3
: possible but highly improbable
only a mathematical chance
Examples of mathematical in a Sentence
They recorded the changes with mathematical precision.
The team has only a mathematical chance of making the play-offs.
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Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
Their season is all but over — mathematical elimination from playoff contention coming as early as Thursday with a regulation loss — but there’s still no quit in the team.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Sign-Up Process Securing this mathematical edge requires following a precise process.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Breakthroughs in mathematical modeling, neural network design and sensor characterization will enable other low-power applications for these drones, such as environmental monitoring.
—Nitin Sanket, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Mathematical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mathematical. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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mathematical
adjective
math·e·mat·i·cal
ˌmath-ə-ˈmat-i-kəl
math-ˈmat-
1
: of, relating to, or according with mathematics
2
: very exact
mathematical precision
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