noun

mathematics

mathematics

Mathematics is my favourite subject.

Mathematics is my favorite subject.

the study of numbers, shapes, and space. Mathematics is my favorite subject.

Synonyms: arithmetic, algebra, geometry (as branches)

From Greek 'mathēmatikos' (fond of learning), from 'manthanein' (to learn).

It ends in '-s' but is treated as a singular, uncountable noun: 'Mathematics is...'

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