mathematization

noun

math·​e·​ma·​ti·​za·​tion ˌmath-mə-tə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce mathematization (audio)
ˌma-thə-
: reduction to mathematical form
mathematize
ˈmath-mə-ˌtiz How to pronounce mathematization (audio)
ˈma-thə-
verb

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mathematization was in 1908

Dictionary Entries Near mathematization

Cite this Entry

“Mathematization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mathematization. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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