MATHEMATICAL Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

mathematical

adjective

ˌmath-ˈma-ti-kəl

Definition of mathematical

as in accurate

meeting the highest standard of accuracy produced an answer of mathematical precision

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Recent Examples of mathematical Using a universal mathematical framework, the researchers treated thermalization as a process that can bring different quantum systems into their corresponding thermal states. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026 Finding the right family required obscure mathematical objects called metaplectic forms, which Dunn has spent the past five years studying. — Quanta Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026 At some level, then, many people’s position on Proposition 40 isn’t a mathematical question but a political question. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Its security relies on the belief that there’s no efficient algorithm capable of reversing the mathematical operations at its core. — Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mathematical

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Moreover, the company says automatic workout recognition is twice as accurate as before, with 50% fewer missed activities.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026
Google says the new model means auto activity tracking is twice as accurate and supports over 100 activities.

— Victoria Song, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of accurate

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But actually, the precise challenge was to not treat it as a joke.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
The smaller probe will then head toward the asteroid's surface, a descent that should take two to three hours depending on 269 Justitia's precise gravity, which remains unknown.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of precise

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Finally, Horrigan noted that inbound freight deserves the same rigorous management as outbound, stressing that procurement teams need visibility into the freight component of supplier pricing.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
The whole piece is about the free and rigorous interplay of line.

— Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2026

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