mathematical

adjective (mathematical, more mathematical)

«mathematical» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

To do with mathematics. tree →
Done carefully, exactly and logically, like a calculation. tree →
(mathematical certainty / chance) Exact, as sure or as small as numbers can show. tree →

In the lessons

In maths lessons, pupils solve mathematical problems, use mathematical symbols (+, −, ×, ÷, =) and mathematical language (sum, product, difference). In everyday life, someone with a «mathematical mind» thinks logically. Phrases: mathematical problem, mathematical symbol, mathematical vocabulary, mathematical certainty.

Examples

We use mathematical symbols like + and =. tree →
Our homework is a mathematical puzzle. tree →
She has a very mathematical mind. tree →
The tiles were laid with mathematical precision. tree →
Ada Lovelace was a great mathematical thinker. tree →
Explain your answer using mathematical words like «sum» and «difference». tree →
It is a mathematical certainty that 2 + 2 = 4. tree →
“How do you know?” said the Mathematical Master, “you have never seen one.” tree →

Note

Adjective; adverb: mathematically. Spelling: math-e-mat-i-cal (there is an «e» after «math»). Pronounced math-uh-MAT-i-kul.

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: Sefer Yetzirah counts the combinations of the twenty-two letters, and readers see this as showing that creation works by number and letter together. In the primary lessons: In maths lessons, pupils solve mathematical problems, use mathematical symbols (+, −, ×, ÷, =) and mathematical language (sum, product, difference). In everyday life, someone with a «mathematical mind» thinks logically. Phrases: mathematical problem, mathematical symbol, mathematical vocabulary, mathematical certainty.

Examples

Together these represent the mathematical-linguistic foundations of Creation; see notes on 1:2 below. (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation) tree →
22) The number of combinations of twenty-two letters two and two without any permutation is according to the mathematical formula (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877) tree →
") In the Americnn Mathematical Moitlhhi, 1909, p 177, G. (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914)) tree →

Note

Adjective; adverb: mathematically. Spelling: math-e-mat-i-cal (there is an «e» after «math»). Pronounced math-uh-MAT-i-kul.

On Mova

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