mathematics
gb/mˌæθəmˈætɪks/ us/mˌæθəmˈætɪks/
B1
Engleză
matematika, matek, számítás, kalkuláció
SUBSTANTIV
B2
1
matematika
A1
Tipar de utilizare:
[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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I like mathematics.
Szeretem a matematikát.
Mathematics is difficult for me.
Nehéz nekem a matematika.
Greșeală frecventă:
Although it looks plural, it usually takes a singular verb: “Mathematics is hard,” not “Mathematics are hard.”
Sens
study of numbers and patterns
Colocații
study mathematics
|learn mathematics
|do mathematics
|degree in mathematics
|mathematics research
|mathematics journal
|mathematics department
|mathematics professor
|mathematics textbook
|mathematics education
Sinonime
math (Common informal form, especially in American English.)
|
maths (Common informal form in British and many other varieties of English.)
Antonime
humanities (Often contrasted with mathematics and sciences as a different academic area.)
Teme
education
|science
Definiție
Mathematics is the study of numbers and shapes.
The study of numbers, quantities, shapes, and patterns, and the logical relationships between them.
SUBSTANTIV
B1
2
matematika
A1
matek
A1
Tipar de utilizare:
[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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
Today we have mathematics.
Ma matematikánk van.
I studied mathematics for the test.
Matematikát tanultam a dolgozatra.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners often switch between “math” and “mathematics” incorrectly by register; “mathematics” sounds more formal.
Sens
school subject called mathematics
Colocații
mathematics class
|mathematics lesson
|mathematics teacher
|mathematics homework
|mathematics exam
|mathematics test
|mathematics grade
|mathematics curriculum
|mathematics course
|mathematics student
Sinonime
math (More common in everyday speech, especially in the US.)
|
maths (More common in everyday speech in the UK and many other places.)
Antonime
history (A contrasting school subject in the arts/humanities rather than numbers.)
Teme
education
|school
Definiție
Mathematics is a class where you learn math.
A school or university subject in which students learn and practice mathematical ideas and methods.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
3
számítás
B1
kalkuláció
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I checked the mathematics.
Ellenőriztem a számításokat.
The mathematics does not work.
Nem jönnek ki a számítások.
Greșeală frecventă:
In this sense it does not mean the school subject; it means the numerical side of a real situation.
Sens
calculations in a practical situation
Colocații
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
Sinonime
arithmetic (Focuses on basic calculations rather than broader mathematical ideas.)
|
numbers (More informal and less precise; often means the numerical facts or calculations.)
Antonime
guesswork (Opposite approach: estimating without careful calculation.)
Teme
business
|science
|technology
Definiție
Mathematics can mean the numbers and calculations needed for something.
The calculations and numerical reasoning involved in understanding, measuring, or planning something.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
mathematics
IPA
GB/mˌæθəmˈætɪks/
US/mˌæθəmˈætɪks/
Silabe și accent
math - em - at - ics (4 silabe)
Stress on 3rd syllable (at)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: mathematics
- Plural: mathematics
Familie de cuvinte
Core family
Related words
mathematically
adverb
maths
noun
Negative and opposite forms
nonmathematical
adjective
Expresii
applied mathematics
1/əplˈaɪd mˌæθəmˈætɪks/
fixed phrase
technical
math used to solve real problems
Applied mathematics uses math to solve real-world problems.
Exemple
- She works in applied mathematics, developing models for climate data.
- The course introduces techniques from applied mathematics for engineers.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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.
Exemple
- The mathematics department is on the third floor.
- She contacted the mathematics department about the course requirements.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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.
Exemple
- He’s a mathematics major with an interest in cryptography.
- Many mathematics majors go on to work in data science.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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.
Exemple
- This mathematics problem takes several steps to solve.
- The worksheet has twenty mathematics problems.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- I solved the mathematics problem.
mathematics teacher
1/mˌæθəmˈætɪks tˈit͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
teacher who teaches mathematics
A mathematics teacher teaches math.
Exemple
- My mathematics teacher explained the problem step by step.
- They are hiring a new mathematics teacher for next year.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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.
Exemple
- His research is in pure mathematics, especially number theory.
- Some students prefer pure mathematics to applied work.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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.
Exemple
- The mathematics of the deal depends on interest rates.
- Voters may not care about the mathematics of the budget, but it matters.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- I don’t understand the mathematics of this plan.