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Mathematics
Definitions
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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
).
Mathematics
is
essential
for
understanding
the
principles
of
physics
.
She
decided
to
major
in
mathematics
at
university
.
The
mathematics
involved
in
the
project
were
complex
but
fascinating
.
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Word Origin
Language
Greek
Original word
mathematikḗ
Word parts
mathēma (learning, knowledge) + -tikē (related to)
Originally meant
the science of learning or knowledge
Background
The word 'mathematics' comes from the Greek word 'mathematikḗ', which means 'the science of learning or knowledge'. It was used in ancient Greece to describe the study of subjects like arithmetic and geometry.