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

Rather than chasing one elusive number at a time, mathematicians study how these Ramsey numbers grow as the graphs become larger—and how to hem them in. — Sam MacDonald, Scientific American, 15 July 2026

According to a paper published by Antiquity, this is the first and only known example of a Maya mathematician being directly credited for his or her intellectual work. — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026

In testing these erratic backyard toys, mathematicians were able to definitively determine how fluid forces cause a sprinkler to rotate when its flow is reversed. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026

These are films about people, ordinary people like a paleontologist or a mathematician, but in very, very extreme situations. — Chris Morris, Variety, 13 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