Math
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(As a noun)
Math ( noun )
The abstract science of number, quantity, and space, either as abstract concepts (pure mathematics), or as applied to other disciplines such as physics and engineering (applied mathematics).
Origin:
Short for mathematics, from old french mathematique, from latin mathematica (ars), from greek mathemátikē (tékhnē) 'mathematical (science)', from mathema 'mathematical learning, a lesson'.
Examples:
- She excelled in math and science.
- He enjoys studying mathematics in his free time.
- The math class is taught by a highly qualified teacher.
- The application of mathematical models has been crucial in the field of engineering.
- She wants to pursue a career in mathematics research.
(As a verb)
Math ( verb )
The abstract science of number, quantity, and space, either as abstract concepts (pure mathematics), or as applied to other disciplines such as physics and engineering (applied mathematics).
Origin:
Short for mathematics, from old french mathematique, from latin mathematica (ars), from greek mathemátikē (tékhnē) 'mathematical (science)', from mathema 'mathematical learning, a lesson'.
Examples:
- She excelled in math and science.
- He enjoys studying mathematics in his free time.
- The math class is taught by a highly qualified teacher.
- The application of mathematical models has been crucial in the field of engineering.
- She wants to pursue a career in mathematics research.