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As an adjective, mathematical means of, or relating to mathematics.
Meanings of mathematical
7 meaningsadjective
Of, or relating to mathematics
“a mathematical problem”
figurativelyExtremely precise and accurate, as though having the exactness of a mathematical equation.
Possible but highly improbable
“The team has a mathematical chance of being promoted, but they need to win the next seven matches.”
Of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics
“a mathematical textbook”
“slide rules and other mathematical instruments”
“a mathematical solution to a problem”
Relating to or having ability to think in or work with numbers
“tests for rating numerical aptitude”
“a mathematical whiz”
Similar: numericalBeyond question
“a mathematical certainty”
Characterized by the exactness or precision of mathematics
“mathematical precision”
Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).