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

At first glance, PQC sounds like a discussion reserved for mathematicians and researchers. — Kumar Mehta, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

Outside of spy movies, documents rarely self-destruct after they’re read — and fortunately for mathematicians, proofs are no exception. — Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 6 July 2026

The mathematician in him relishes its flawless precision. — The Editors, Robb Report, 27 June 2026

In other words, the Allied mathematicians picked the best mathematical strategy. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 7 July 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