mathematical
adjective
math·e·mat·i·cal
ˌmath-ˈma-ti-kəl 
ˌma-thə-
variants
or less commonly mathematic
ˌmath-ˈma-tik
ˌma-thə-
1
: of, relating to, or according with mathematics
3
: possible but highly improbable
only a mathematical chance
Examples of mathematical in a Sentence
They recorded the changes with mathematical precision.
The team has only a mathematical chance of making the play-offs.
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Ashutosh Saxena,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Quantitative investing relies on mathematical models, statistical analysis, machine learning and algorithms to identify investment opportunities, build portfolios and manage risk.
—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
The same mathematical approach underpins platforms such as Instagram, a wet market for faces, on which users self-brand and sell themselves—and on which the most successful products are those which top the algorithmic charts.
—
Cal Revely-Calder,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
The musical metaphor is particularly apt because gravitational waves oscillate much like sound waves, allowing researchers to analyze them with many of the same mathematical tools.
—
Sam MacDonald,
Scientific American,
26 June 2026
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“Mathematical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mathematical. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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mathematical
adjective
math·e·mat·i·cal
ˌmath-ə-ˈmat-i-kəl
math-ˈmat-
1
: of, relating to, or according with mathematics
2
: very exact
mathematical precision
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