Mathematical
[math-uh-mat-i-kuh l] /ˌmæθ əˈmæt ɪ kəl/
adjective
1.
of, relating to, or of the nature of :
mathematical truth.
2.
employed in the operations of :
mathematical instruments.
3.
having the exactness, precision, or certainty of .
/ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl; ˌmæθˈmæt-/
adjective
1.
of, used in, or relating to mathematics
2.
characterized by or using the precision of mathematics; exact
3.
using, determined by, or in accordance with the principles of mathematics
adj.
early 15c., from Latin mathematicus (see mathematic) + -al (1). Related: Mathematically.
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