mathematician

noun

math·​e·​ma·​ti·​cian ˌmath-mə-ˈti-shən How to pronounce mathematician (audio)
ˌma-thə-
: a specialist or expert in mathematics

Examples of mathematician in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Since that fateful column, mathematicians, psychologists and philosophers have been trying to understand what makes this answer uniquely hard to grasp. Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 16 July 2024 In 1955: The Russell-Einstein Manifesto was released by mathematician Bertrand Russell during a news conference. Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024 In the centuries before Christ, notable inventors, mathematicians, philosophers, and rulers were named Theodore. Vicky Yip, Parents, 8 July 2024 Benjamin Banneker, astronomer and mathematician, invented the first clock made in the U.S. Henry Johnson and Neeham Roberts were the first Americans to receive the French Croix de Guerre in World War I. The largest Protestant organization was the National Baptist Convention of America. Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for mathematician 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mathematician was in the 15th century

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“Mathematician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mathematician. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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mathematician

noun
math·​e·​ma·​ti·​cian ˌmath-(ə-)mə-ˈtish-ən How to pronounce mathematician (audio)
: a specialist or expert in mathematics

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