mathematical
gb/mˌæθəmˈætɪkəl/ us/mˌæθəmˈætɪkəl/
B1
Angličtina
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adjective
B1
property
1
relating to mathematics as a subject
About mathematics as a school or university subject, or using ideas and symbols from mathematics.
Vzorec užití:
a mathematical [problem/model/equation/concept]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *"mathematic subject"* instead of *"mathematical subject"*. The correct adjective is *mathematical*, while *mathematic* is rare and mostly used inside compound terms like *mathematician*. Learners also sometimes confuse *mathematical* with *arithmetic*: *arithmetic* is mainly about basic operations (add, subtract, etc.), while *mathematical* is broader and includes all areas of mathematics.
Synonyma
numerical (Emphasizes numbers specifically, while "mathematical" can include wider ideas like proofs and structures.)
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quantitative (Common in science and social science for work based on numbers and measurement, not only pure mathematics.)
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analytic (Often used for careful logical thinking, sometimes in mathematics but also in other fields.)
Antonyma
verbal (Focuses on words and language instead of numbers and symbols, often used as a contrast in education or testing.)
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non-mathematical (General opposite meaning not involving mathematics or mathematical thinking.)
Kolokace
mathematical problem
|mathematical equation
|mathematical model
|mathematical skills
|mathematical proof
|mathematical formula
Témata
education
|science
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- She has strong mathematical skills and wants to study engineering.
- The company uses a complex mathematical model to predict sales.
- Students often struggle with abstract mathematical concepts at first.
- This software is designed for advanced mathematical calculations.
- He published a paper on a new mathematical proof of the theorem.
Učební příklady
- I am reading a book about basic mathematical ideas.
- The teacher wrote a difficult mathematical problem on the board.
- We used a simple mathematical model to plan our budget.
- She wants to improve her mathematical skills before the exam.
- He enjoys solving mathematical equations in his free time.
adjective
B2
property
2
extremely exact and calculated
Very exact and careful, like a calculation in mathematics, often used about plans, methods, or movements.
Vzorec užití:
a mathematical [approach/precision/structure/plan]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use *"mathematical"* where *"mathematically"* (the adverb) is needed, for example saying *"The results are mathematical correct"* instead of *"The results are mathematically correct"*. Use *mathematical* before nouns (*mathematical model*, *mathematical precision*) and *mathematically* before adjectives or verbs (*mathematically correct*, *mathematically proven*).
Synonyma
precise (Very close in meaning; "precise" is more general and common, while "mathematical" suggests a specially calculated or logical kind of precision.)
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exact (Highlights no error or difference; "mathematical" adds the idea of method or calculation.)
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rigorous (Focuses on being very strict and careful in method, especially in logic, science, or argumentation.)
Antonyma
rough (Describes something done without much care or detail, the opposite of mathematical precision.)
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approximate (Means not exact; the opposite of the highly exact quality suggested by "mathematical" in this sense.)
Kolokace
mathematical precision
|mathematical reasoning
|mathematical approach
|mathematical structure
|mathematical order
Témata
thinking
|work
|science
|core_vocabulary
|education
Příklady
- The dancers moved with almost mathematical precision across the stage.
- We took a mathematical approach to cutting costs, analyzing every number in the budget.
- Her daily routine has a kind of mathematical order that never changes.
- Engineers must use mathematical reasoning when designing safety systems.
- The crime seemed planned with mathematical care and attention to detail.
Učební příklady
- The machine cuts the metal with mathematical precision.
- He made a mathematical plan to pay back all his debts.
- The company used mathematical reasoning to decide which project to start.
- She organized her time in a very mathematical way.
- The team followed a mathematical process to test every idea.
adjective
C1
property
3
having only a very tiny chance
Used with words like "chance" to say something could happen in theory, but the chance is very, very small.
Vzorec užití:
a (no) mathematical chance [of doing something]
Častá chyba:
Learners may think this use of *mathematical* means the situation actually involves mathematics. In phrases like *"a mathematical chance"*, it instead means the chance is so small that it is almost only theoretical. Also, do not say *"mathematical small chance"*; the fixed pattern is *"a mathematical chance"* or *"no mathematical chance"*.
Synonyma
remote (Common adjective for very unlikely events; "mathematical" is more specific and usually appears only in fixed phrases like "a mathematical chance".)
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slim (Informal, very small chance; "mathematical" sounds a bit more formal and logical.)
Antonyma
good (Describes a high probability, the opposite of the extremely small likelihood implied by "mathematical" here.)
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strong (Another common adjective for a high chance or probability, contrasting with a merely theoretical one.)
Kolokace
a mathematical chance
|no mathematical chance
|only a mathematical chance
|a purely mathematical possibility
Témata
probability
|everyday_life
|core_vocabulary
|science
|education
Příklady
- They still have a mathematical chance of reaching the playoffs, but they would need to win every game.
- There is only a mathematical possibility that the asteroid will hit Earth.
- By now, she knew there was no mathematical chance of catching the last train.
- The party has just a mathematical chance of winning a majority in the election.
- Given the latest results, their hopes are down to a purely mathematical chance.
Učební příklady
- Our team has only a mathematical chance to win the league now.
- He said there is no mathematical chance of finishing the work today.
- They still have a small, mathematical chance to pass the exam.
- There is a mathematical possibility of rain, but it is not very likely.
- The team needs three other teams to lose, so their chance is only mathematical.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
mathematical
IPA
GB/mˌæθəmˈætɪkəl/
US/mˌæθəmˈætɪkəl/
Slabiky a přízvuk
math - em - at - ic - al (5 slabik)
Stress on 3rd syllable (at)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: mathematical
Příbuzná slova
Core family
Related words
math
noun A1
maths
noun
Negative and opposite forms
non-mathematical
adjective
Výrazy
mathematical certainty
1/mˌæθəmˈætɪkəl sˈɚtənti/
fixed phrase
formal
complete certainty based on logic
A level of certainty where something must be true because the logic or mathematics proves it with no possibility of error.
Příklady
- We cannot predict the future with mathematical certainty, only with probabilities.
- Within this theory, the result follows with mathematical certainty.
- In real life, very few decisions can be made with mathematical certainty.
mathematical equation
1/mˌæθəmˈætɪkəl ɪkwˈeɪʒən/
fixed phrase
technical
statement that two math expressions are equal
A line of mathematics that shows two things are equal, usually with an equals (=) sign, numbers, and symbols.
Příklady
- She wrote the mathematical equation on the board and asked the class to solve it.
- This mathematical equation describes how objects fall near the Earth.
- Learning how to balance a mathematical equation is an important skill in algebra.
mathematical model
1/mˌæθəmˈætɪkəl mˈɑdəl/
fixed phrase
technical
math-based representation of a system
A description of something in the real world that uses mathematics (like equations) so that people can study and predict how it behaves.
Příklady
- Scientists built a mathematical model of the climate to predict future temperatures.
- The spread of the disease was analyzed using a simple mathematical model.
- Economists often rely on mathematical models to test their ideas.
mathematical proof
1/mˌæθəmˈætɪkəl pɹˈuf/
fixed phrase
technical
rigorous argument showing a statement is true
A step-by-step explanation in mathematics that uses rules and logic to show that something is always true.
Příklady
- The students had to write a full mathematical proof of the theorem.
- After years of work, she finally found a mathematical proof of the conjecture.
- A correct mathematical proof leaves no doubt that the result is true.
mathematical formula
1/mˌæθəmˈætɪkəl fˈɔɹmjulə/
fixed phrase
technical
symbolic rule or relationship in math
A short way of writing a rule in mathematics, using symbols and numbers, that shows how to get one value from others.
Příklady
- You can use this mathematical formula to find the area of a circle.
- You can use this mathematical formula to calculate the area of a circle.
- Mathematical formulas are important in engineering.
- The teacher asked us to memorize the mathematical formulas for the test.
- Scientists often create new mathematical formulas to describe what they observe.