mathematics
gb/mˌæθəmˈætɪks/ us/mˌæθəmˈætɪks/
B1
Inglês
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
B2
abstract
1
study of numbers and patterns
Mathematics is the study of numbers and shapes.
Padrão de uso:
[study/learn/do] mathematics
Erro comum:
Although it looks plural, it usually takes a singular verb: “Mathematics is hard,” not “Mathematics are hard.”
Sinônimos
math (Common informal form, especially in American English.)
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maths (Common informal form in British and many other varieties of English.)
Antônimos
humanities (Often contrasted with mathematics and sciences as a different academic area.)
Colocações
study mathematics
|learn mathematics
|do mathematics
|degree in mathematics
|mathematics research
|mathematics journal
|mathematics department
|mathematics professor
|mathematics textbook
|mathematics education
Temas
education
|science
Exemplos
- Mathematics is essential in fields like engineering and economics.
- She decided to study mathematics at university.
- The book explains key ideas in modern mathematics.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I like mathematics.
- Mathematics is difficult for me.
Substantivo
B1
entity
2
school subject called mathematics
Mathematics is a class where you learn math.
Padrão de uso:
[have/take] mathematics [at school]
Erro comum:
Learners often switch between “math” and “mathematics” incorrectly by register; “mathematics” sounds more formal.
Sinônimos
math (More common in everyday speech, especially in the US.)
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maths (More common in everyday speech in the UK and many other places.)
Antônimos
history (A contrasting school subject in the arts/humanities rather than numbers.)
Colocações
mathematics class
|mathematics lesson
|mathematics teacher
|mathematics homework
|mathematics exam
|mathematics test
|mathematics grade
|mathematics curriculum
|mathematics course
|mathematics student
Temas
education
|school
Exemplos
- We have mathematics first period on Mondays.
- His mathematics teacher gave the class extra homework.
- She got an A in mathematics this term.
Exemplos para estudantes
- Today we have mathematics.
- I studied mathematics for the test.
Substantivo
C1
process
3
calculations in a practical situation
Mathematics can mean the numbers and calculations needed for something.
Padrão de uso:
the mathematics of [something]
Erro comum:
In this sense it does not mean the school subject; it means the numerical side of a real situation.
Sinônimos
arithmetic (Focuses on basic calculations rather than broader mathematical ideas.)
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numbers (More informal and less precise; often means the numerical facts or calculations.)
Antônimos
guesswork (Opposite approach: estimating without careful calculation.)
Colocações
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
Temas
business
|science
|technology
Exemplos
- The mathematics of the proposal simply doesn’t work at that price.
- Once you do the mathematics, you can see why the schedule is unrealistic.
- The team checked the mathematics before signing the contract.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I checked the mathematics.
- The mathematics does not work.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
mathematics
AFI
GB/mˌæθəmˈætɪks/
US/mˌæθəmˈætɪks/
Sílabas e tonicidade
math - em - at - ics (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (at)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: mathematics
- Plural: mathematics
Família de palavras
Core family
Related words
mathematically
adverb
maths
noun
Negative and opposite forms
nonmathematical
adjective
Expressões
applied mathematics
1/əplˈaɪd mˌæθəmˈætɪks/
fixed phrase
technical
math used to solve real problems
Applied mathematics uses math to solve real-world problems.
Exemplos
- She works in applied mathematics, developing models for climate data.
- The course introduces techniques from applied mathematics for engineers.
mathematics department
1/mˌæθəmˈætɪks dɪpˈɑɹtmənt/
fixed phrase
university unit for mathematics
A mathematics department is the part of a school that teaches math.
Exemplos
- The mathematics department is on the third floor.
- She contacted the mathematics department about the course requirements.
mathematics major
1/mˌæθəmˈætɪks mˈeɪd͡ʒɚ/
fixed phrase
student specializing in mathematics
A mathematics major studies mathematics as their main subject.
Exemplos
- He’s a mathematics major with an interest in cryptography.
- Many mathematics majors go on to work in data science.
mathematics problem
1/mˌæθəmˈætɪks pɹˈɑbləm/
fixed phrase
question requiring mathematical work
A mathematics problem is a question you solve with math.
Exemplos
- This mathematics problem takes several steps to solve.
- The worksheet has twenty mathematics problems.
mathematics teacher
1/mˌæθəmˈætɪks tˈit͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
teacher who teaches mathematics
A mathematics teacher teaches math.
Exemplos
- My mathematics teacher explained the problem step by step.
- They are hiring a new mathematics teacher for next year.
pure mathematics
1/pjˈʊɹ mˌæθəmˈætɪks/
fixed phrase
technical
math focused on theory
Pure mathematics studies math ideas for their own sake.
Exemplos
- His research is in pure mathematics, especially number theory.
- Some students prefer pure mathematics to applied work.
the mathematics of [something]
1/ðə mˌæθəmˈætɪks əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
numerical side of something
It means the numbers and calculations for something.
Exemplos
- The mathematics of the deal depends on interest rates.
- Voters may not care about the mathematics of the budget, but it matters.