mathematic
pronunciation
How to pronounce mathematic in British English:
UK [ˌmæθɪ'mætɪk]
How to pronounce mathematic in American English:
US [ˌmæθə'mætɪk]
Word Origin
- mathematic (n.)
- late 14c. as singular noun, replaced by early 17c. by mathematics, from Latin mathematica (plural), from Greek mathematike tekhne "mathematical science," feminine singular of mathematikos (adj.) "relating to mathematics, scientific, astronomical; disposed to learn," from mathema (genitive mathematos) "science, knowledge, mathematical knowledge; a lesson," literally "that which is learnt;" related to manthanein "to learn," from PIE root *mendh- "to learn" (cognates: Greek menthere "to care," Lithuanian mandras "wide-awake," Old Church Slavonic madru "wise, sage," Gothic mundonsis "to look at," German munter "awake, lively"). As an adjective, 1540s, from French mathématique or directly from Latin mathematicus.
Example
- 1. Progress in mathematic model study for lake eutrophication .
- 2. Transaction cost economics ( tce ) has been widely criticized for its lack of adequate mathematic models , so modeling is imperative to tce .
- 3. The original intention of paper is to carve out a new way based on mathematic model for city water supply price and offer an effective calculation way .
- 4. Thy friend may practice mathematic confidentially when thou dost not see him .
- 5. Are an absolutely valid mathematic occurrence .