mathematical
UK/.mæθә'mætikl/US
B2
Definitions
adj.
Relating to mathematics
数学的；与数学有关的
adj.
Extremely exact or precise, as if calculated
（如同计算般）极其精确的、丝毫不差的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmathematic (from Greek mathēma, 'what is learned') + -al ('relating to') = 'relating to mathematics.' Because mathematics is the model of exact reasoning, the word also drifted to mean 'as precise as a calculation' — mathematical precision, mathematical certainty.
Root manthano still carries 6 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.mathematical model数学模型
- 2.mathematical precision数学般的精确
- 3.mathematical formula数学公式
- 4.mathematical proof数学证明
- 5.mathematical certainty数学般的确定性
Example Sentences
- 1.
Solving the puzzle requires real mathematical skill.
- 2.
The dancers moved with almost mathematical precision.
- 3.
There is a mathematical formula for calculating the area.