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

The older mathematician may have been surprised to find his name attached to this new mathematical structure. — Quanta Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026

In formal verification, mathematicians task a computer with checking a machine-readable version of a proof. — Benjamin Skuse, IEEE Spectrum, 17 Aug. 2026

The success of Wang and other young Chinese mathematicians abroad has sparked discussion about the country’s education system. — Huiyee Chiew, Washington Post, 14 Aug. 2026

At least, that’s what mathematicians have been trying to prove for decades. — Sam MacDonald, Scientific American, 14 Aug. 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