mathematician

noun

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

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To understand the positive Grassmannian’s rich internal structure, mathematicians divvy it up into different regions, so that each region consists of an assortment of planes that share certain patterns. Kevin Hartnett, Quanta Magazine, 6 Oct. 2025 So far, mathematicians have managed to tabulate all prime knots of up to crossing number 20. Emma R. Hasson, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2025 His adversary, mathematician Gustaf Mittag-Leffler, disagreed. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025 Best Math Adventure Game How well does your mini mathematician know their numbers? Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mathematician

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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 18 Oct. 2025.

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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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