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

Discovered by amateur mathematician David Smith in 2022, it can be used to cover every square inch of an endless bathroom floor (or any other surface) without ever repeating a single pattern. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 29 July 2026

Wang Hong and Deng Yu were named Thursday as among four laureates of the top prize, which is awarded every four years to outstanding mathematicians under 40 by the International Mathematical Union. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Often referred to as the Nobel Prize of mathematics, Fields Medals are awarded every four years to between two and four mathematicians under 40, recognizing both achievement and potential. — Jan Camenzind Broomby, NPR, 23 July 2026

Hong Wang and Yu Deng, both Peking University grads, were among the four winners of the prize, a Nobel-like honor for the world’s top mathematicians under 40. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 23 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