mathematics

noun

math·​e·​mat·​ics ˌmath-ˈma-tiks 

ˌma-thə-

plural in form but usually singular in construction

1

: the science of numbers and their operations (see operation sense 5), interrelations, combinations, generalizations, and abstractions and of space (see space entry 1 sense 7) configurations and their structure, measurement, transformations, and generalizations

Algebra, arithmetic, calculus, geometry, and trigonometry are branches of mathematics.

2

: a branch of, operation in, or use of mathematics

the mathematics of physical chemistry

Synonyms

• math
• arithmetic
• calculation

Examples of mathematics in a Sentence

I can't do the mathematics in my head, so I'll need a pen and paper

Word History

First Known Use

1573, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for mathematics

• acrobatics
• aromatics
• automatics
• hydrostatics
• informatics
• kinematics
• numismatics
• problematics
• systematics
• telematics
• attics
• mattocks

Kids Definition

mathematics

noun

math·​e·​mat·​ics ˌmath-ə-ˈmat-iks 

math-ˈmat-

: the science that is concerned with numbers and their properties, relations, and operations and with shapes in space and their structure and measurement