mathematics
gb/mˌæθəmˈætɪks/ us/mˌæθəmˈætɪks/
B1
Englisch
matematika, matek, számítás, kalkuláció
NOMEN
B2
1
matematika
A1
Verwendungsmuster:
[study/learn/do] mathematics
Mathematics is essential in fields like engineering and economics.
A matematika nélkülözhetetlen az olyan területeken, mint a mérnöki tudományok és a közgazdaságtan.
She decided to study mathematics at university.
Úgy döntött, matematikát fog tanulni az egyetemen.
The book explains key ideas in modern mathematics.
Beispiele für Lernende
I like mathematics.
Szeretem a matematikát.
Mathematics is difficult for me.
Nehéz nekem a matematika.
Häufiger Fehler:
Although it looks plural, it usually takes a singular verb: “Mathematics is hard,” not “Mathematics are hard.”
Bedeutung
study of numbers and patterns
Wortverbindungen
study mathematics
|learn mathematics
|do mathematics
|degree in mathematics
|mathematics research
|mathematics journal
|mathematics department
|mathematics professor
|mathematics textbook
|mathematics education
Synonyme
math (Common informal form, especially in American English.)
|
maths (Common informal form in British and many other varieties of English.)
Antonyme
humanities (Often contrasted with mathematics and sciences as a different academic area.)
Themen
education
|science
Definition
Mathematics is the study of numbers and shapes.
The study of numbers, quantities, shapes, and patterns, and the logical relationships between them.
NOMEN
B1
2
matematika
A1
matek
A1
Verwendungsmuster:
[have/take] mathematics [at school]
We have mathematics first period on Mondays.
Hétfőnként az első óránk matematika.
His mathematics teacher gave the class extra homework.
A matematikatanára plusz házi feladatot adott az osztálynak.
She got an A in mathematics this term.
Beispiele für Lernende
Today we have mathematics.
Ma matematikánk van.
I studied mathematics for the test.
Matematikát tanultam a dolgozatra.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners often switch between “math” and “mathematics” incorrectly by register; “mathematics” sounds more formal.
Bedeutung
school subject called mathematics
Wortverbindungen
mathematics class
|mathematics lesson
|mathematics teacher
|mathematics homework
|mathematics exam
|mathematics test
|mathematics grade
|mathematics curriculum
|mathematics course
|mathematics student
Synonyme
math (More common in everyday speech, especially in the US.)
|
maths (More common in everyday speech in the UK and many other places.)
Antonyme
history (A contrasting school subject in the arts/humanities rather than numbers.)
Themen
education
|school
Definition
Mathematics is a class where you learn math.
A school or university subject in which students learn and practice mathematical ideas and methods.
NOMEN
C1
3
számítás
B1
kalkuláció
B2
Verwendungsmuster:
the mathematics of [something]
The mathematics of the proposal simply doesn’t work at that price.
A javaslat mögötti számítások ezen az áron egyszerűen nem jönnek ki.
Once you do the mathematics, you can see why the schedule is unrealistic.
Ha elvégzed a számításokat, látni fogod, miért irreális az ütemterv.
The team checked the mathematics before signing the contract.
Beispiele für Lernende
I checked the mathematics.
Ellenőriztem a számításokat.
The mathematics does not work.
Nem jönnek ki a számítások.
Häufiger Fehler:
In this sense it does not mean the school subject; it means the numerical side of a real situation.
Bedeutung
calculations in a practical situation
Wortverbindungen
the mathematics of finance
|the mathematics of risk
|the mathematics of voting
|the mathematics behind the plan
|simple mathematics
|basic mathematics
|complex mathematics
|the mathematics doesn’t work
|mathematics of the problem
|mathematics of the deal
Synonyme
arithmetic (Focuses on basic calculations rather than broader mathematical ideas.)
|
numbers (More informal and less precise; often means the numerical facts or calculations.)
Antonyme
guesswork (Opposite approach: estimating without careful calculation.)
Themen
business
|science
|technology
Definition
Mathematics can mean the numbers and calculations needed for something.
The calculations and numerical reasoning involved in understanding, measuring, or planning something.
Grammatik
Grundform
mathematics
IPA
GB/mˌæθəmˈætɪks/
US/mˌæθəmˈætɪks/
Silben & Betonung
math - em - at - ics (4 Silben)
Stress on 3rd syllable (at)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: mathematics
- Plural: mathematics
Wortfamilie
Core family
Related words
mathematically
adverb
maths
noun
Negative and opposite forms
nonmathematical
adjective
Ausdrücke
applied mathematics
1/əplˈaɪd mˌæθəmˈætɪks/
fixed phrase
technical
math used to solve real problems
Applied mathematics uses math to solve real-world problems.
Beispiele
- She works in applied mathematics, developing models for climate data.
- The course introduces techniques from applied mathematics for engineers.
Beispiele für Lernende
- He studies applied mathematics.
mathematics department
1/mˌæθəmˈætɪks dɪpˈɑɹtmənt/
fixed phrase
university unit for mathematics
A mathematics department is the part of a school that teaches math.
Beispiele
- The mathematics department is on the third floor.
- She contacted the mathematics department about the course requirements.
Beispiele für Lernende
- The mathematics department is big.
mathematics major
1/mˌæθəmˈætɪks mˈeɪd͡ʒɚ/
fixed phrase
student specializing in mathematics
A mathematics major studies mathematics as their main subject.
Beispiele
- He’s a mathematics major with an interest in cryptography.
- Many mathematics majors go on to work in data science.
Beispiele für Lernende
- I am a mathematics major.
mathematics problem
1/mˌæθəmˈætɪks pɹˈɑbləm/
fixed phrase
question requiring mathematical work
A mathematics problem is a question you solve with math.
Beispiele
- This mathematics problem takes several steps to solve.
- The worksheet has twenty mathematics problems.
Beispiele für Lernende
- I solved the mathematics problem.
mathematics teacher
1/mˌæθəmˈætɪks tˈit͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
teacher who teaches mathematics
A mathematics teacher teaches math.
Beispiele
- My mathematics teacher explained the problem step by step.
- They are hiring a new mathematics teacher for next year.
Beispiele für Lernende
- She is a mathematics teacher.
pure mathematics
1/pjˈʊɹ mˌæθəmˈætɪks/
fixed phrase
technical
math focused on theory
Pure mathematics studies math ideas for their own sake.
Beispiele
- His research is in pure mathematics, especially number theory.
- Some students prefer pure mathematics to applied work.
Beispiele für Lernende
- She likes pure mathematics.
the mathematics of [something]
1/ðə mˌæθəmˈætɪks əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
numerical side of something
It means the numbers and calculations for something.
Beispiele
- The mathematics of the deal depends on interest rates.
- Voters may not care about the mathematics of the budget, but it matters.
Beispiele für Lernende
- I don’t understand the mathematics of this plan.