mathematical

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   characterized by the exactness or precision of mathematics

   mathematical precision

2. 2
   adj

   statistically possible though highly improbable

   have a mathematical chance of making the playoffs

3. 3
   adj

   beyond question

   a mathematical certainty

4. 4
   adj

   of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics

   a mathematical textbook

5. 5
   adj

   Of, or relating to mathematics

   a mathematical problem

6. 6
   adj

   Extremely precise and accurate, as though having the exactness of a mathematical equation.

   Lucinda Childs got her start with the postmodern Judson Dance Theater and became known for precise, almost mathematical choreographic patterns.

7. 7
   adj

   Possible but highly improbable

   The team has a mathematical chance of being promoted, but they need to win the next seven matches.

8. 8
   adj

   relating to or having ability to think in or work with numbers

Etymology

From Middle English mathematicalle, mathematical, from Medieval Latin mathēmaticālis.