mathematics

/mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

An abstract representational system studying numbers, shapes, structures, quantitative change and relationships between them.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hệ thống đại diện trừu tượng nghiên cứu số, hình dạng, cấu trúc, thay đổi lượng và mối quan hệ giữa chúng

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Noun

Examples

Next to Mathematics, the study of natural philosophy tends to have anti-aphrodisiac effects.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A person's ability to count, calculate, and use different systems of mathematics at differing levels.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Khả năng đếm, tính toán và sử dụng các hệ thống toán học khác nhau

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Noun

Examples

My mathematics is always improving.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “mathematics” mean?

An abstract representational system studying numbers, shapes, structures, quantitative change and relationships between them.

Is “mathematics” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.