mathematics

/mæθ(ə)ˈmætɪks/

Meanings

noun

An abstract representational system used in the study of numbers, shapes, structure, change and the relationships between these concepts.

Examples :

"Mathematics helps us understand the relationship between different shapes in our daily lives. "

noun

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

Examples :

"My mathematics is always improving."

math ability science education system number statistics

Related Words

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

representational adjective

/ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənəl/ /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃnəl/

Of or pertaining to representation or to representationalism.

"The painting was a representational depiction of a sunset, accurately showing the colors and shapes. "

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

calculate verb

/ˈkælkjəleɪt/

To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.

"Calculate the square root of 3 to 10 decimal places."

improving verb

/ɪmˈpɹuːvɪŋ/

To make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something).

"Buying more servers would improve performance."

structure noun

/ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

relationships noun

/rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪps/ /rɪˈleɪʃʌnʃɪps/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"Building strong relationships with classmates can make learning more enjoyable. "

concepts noun

/ˈkɒnˌsɛpts/ /kənˈsɛpts/

An abstract and general idea; an abstraction.

"Understanding mathematical concepts is crucial for solving complex problems. "

abstract noun

/ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /əbˈstɹækt/

An abridgement or summary of a longer publication.

"The professor provided an abstract of the lengthy research paper, summarizing the key findings. "

differing verb

/ˈdɪfərɪŋ/ /ˈdɪfrɪŋ/

Not to have the same traits or characteristics; to be unalike or distinct.

"These shoes only differ from those ones in having slightly longer laces."

numbers noun

/ˈnʌmbəz/ /ˈnʌmbɚz/

An abstract entity used to describe quantity.

"Zero, one, −1, 2.5, and pi are all numbers."

relationship noun

/ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ /ɹɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"My teacher has a good relationship with all her students. "