math

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noun

ˈmath 

: mathematics

math

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abbreviation

mathematical; mathematician

Synonyms of math

Noun

• arithmetic
• calculation
• mathematics

Examples of math in a Sentence

Noun

I did the math, and we can't afford to keep spending like this

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The math moves without touching the money supply and poking inflation expectations. — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Jackson, his sisters said, adored math and video games like Fortnite and Roblox. — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

The Turkish approach to hair restoration is increasingly available in Miami itself, and for a lot of men, that changes the math entirely. — Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

But for the right dog and the right owner, the math works out. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1847, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing math

• new math

Rhymes for math

• hath
• lath
• path
• rath
• spath
• spathe
• strath
• wrath
• aftermath
• multipath
• psychopath
• bloodbath

Kids Definition

math

noun

ˈmath

: mathematics