Definition of mathematics

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math·e·mat·ics    (mth-mtks) KEY  

NOUN:
(used with a sing. verb)

The study of the measurement, properties, and relationships of quantities and sets, using numbers and symbols.

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ETYMOLOGY:
From Middle English mathematik, from Old French mathematique, from Latin mathmatica, from Greek mathmatik (tekhn), mathematical (science), feminine of mathmatikos, mathematical ; see mathematical

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