Wordiyomanthano
GreekVariants
mathmantmanthano
Related Roots
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About This Root
From Greek manthanein (to learn), related to mathēma (knowledge, learning). Gives English mathematics (the discipline of learning/knowledge), math/maths, mathematical, and polymath (one who has learned many things). The connection between 'learning' and 'mathematics' reflects the ancient Greek view that math was the highest form of knowledge.
Associated Words
math
The study of numbers, quantities, and shapes; mathematics
A1
mathematic
Of or relating to mathematics
IELTSC2
mathematical
Of or relating to mathematics; extremely precise
B2
mathematics
The study of numbers, shapes, and quantities
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFL
maths
Mathematics
A1
polymath
A person with broad and deep knowledge across many fields
GREC2