MATHEMATICAL Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

mathematical

adjective

ˌmath-ˈma-ti-kəl

Definition of mathematical

as in accurate

meeting the highest standard of accuracy produced an answer of mathematical precision

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Recent Examples of mathematical The musical metaphor is particularly apt because gravitational waves oscillate much like sound waves, allowing researchers to analyze them with many of the same mathematical tools. — Sam MacDonald, Scientific American, 26 June 2026 Set in Chicago, Proof centers on Catherine (Edebiri), a mathematical genius who struggles with mental illness, just as her father, Robert (Cheadle), also a brilliant mathematician, did before his death. — Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2026 What links certain mathematical models of traffic flow, shallow-water waves, and quantum particle scattering? — Quanta Magazine, 25 June 2026 Another shift has come from combining LLMs with mathematical tools known as proof assistants, which have been around for more than a decade. — Benjamin Skuse, IEEE Spectrum, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mathematical

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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.

— Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 7 July 2026
ISPs would be well within their rights to advertise accurate monthly prices and charge those exact prices on monthly bills.

— Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026

Definition of accurate

Adjective

Traditional industrial robotics require precise, expensive programming for highly specific environments.

— Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Since the warehouse fire is so recent and cleanup has just begun, Jegede said the precise impact on gardens can’t be measured until comprehensive soil tests are conducted in the area.

— Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of precise

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Any new toll roads would have to make practical sense and survive rigorous feasibility studies.

— Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026
Every personal finance article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of financial products.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 10 July 2026

Definition of rigorous

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