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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The Charter then states the need for an elimination of patents that protect software, medical diagnoses, computer code, educational methods, and other protections of mathematical and scientific processes.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
But experts have warned that these problems are an imperfect benchmark of artificial intelligence’s mathematical prowess.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026
Using mathematical topology The system is activated by heat rather than electronics.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Quantum computers capable of running Shor’s algorithm—the series of mathematical equations that allow the breakage of RSA and ECC (elliptic curve cryptography)—are, at a minimum, three years away and likely much further.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
But experts have warned that these problems are an imperfect benchmark of artificial intelligence’s mathematical prowess.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026
Using mathematical topology The system is activated by heat rather than electronics.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Quantum computers capable of running Shor’s algorithm—the series of mathematical equations that allow the breakage of RSA and ECC (elliptic curve cryptography)—are, at a minimum, three years away and likely much further.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mathematical
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“Mathematical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mathematical. Accessed 26 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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