mathematic
UK/,mæθə'mætik/US
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Definitions
adj.
Of or relating to mathematics (archaic; modern usage prefers mathematical)
数学的（古旧用法，现代通用 mathematical）
Root Breakdown
Root-derived=mathematic
The older, now-rare adjective from Greek mathēma. Modern English almost always uses mathematical instead; mathematic survives mainly in fixed or poetic phrasing.
Root manthano still carries 6 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
The treatise laid out the mathematic principles of harmony.
- 2.
Older texts sometimes use mathematic where we now say mathematical.