mathematician
noun
math·e·ma·ti·cian
ˌmath-mə-ˈti-shən 
ˌma-thə-
: a specialist or expert in mathematics
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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
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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
: a specialist or expert in mathematics
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