noun

mathematics

mathematics, maths

Mathematics is my favorite subject.

Mathematics is my favourite subject.

He is good at mathematics.

He is good at mathematics.

to study mathematics to learn about the subject of mathematics She is studying mathematics at university.

Synonyms: arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus

From Greek 'mathematikos' (related to learning), from 'manthanein' (to learn). It's the study of what can be learned.

Often shortened to 'maths' in the UK and 'math' in the US. It's the science of numbers, quantity, and space.

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