mathematical

[math-uh-mat-i-kuh l] /ˌmæθ əˈmæt ɪ kəl/
adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, or of the nature of mathematics:
mathematical truth.
2.
employed in the operations of mathematics:
mathematical instruments.
3.
having the exactness, precision, or certainty of mathematics.
Also, mathematic.
Origin
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin mathēmatic(us) pertaining to mathematics + -al1
Related forms
mathematically, adverb
nonmathematic, adjective
nonmathematical, adjective
nonmathematically, adverb
semimathematical, adjective
semimathematically, adverb
supermathematical, adjective
supermathematically, adverb
unmathematical, adjective
unmathematically, adverb
Synonyms
3. exact, precise, meticulous, rigorous.
Examples from the web for mathematical
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  • mathematical formulas, physics and chemistry are rarely matters of concern.
  • Fisher recast the question as a mathematical problem.
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  • And there were literary evenings, even mathematical and statistical evenings.
  • Most ciphers use secret keys: mathematical values that plug into the algorithm.
  • And the great physicist was indeed an artist in his devotion to simplicity and mathematical beauty.
  • For example, economics today is largely taught using mathematical models to describe outcomes under different conditions.
British Dictionary definitions for mathematical

mathematical

/ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl; ˌmæθˈmæt-/
adjective
1.
of, used in, or relating to mathematics
2.
characterized by or using the precision of mathematics; exact
3.
using, determined by, or in accordance with the principles of mathematics
Derived Forms
mathematically, adverb
Word Origin and History for mathematical
adj.

early 15c., from Latin mathematicus (see mathematic) + -al (1). Related: Mathematically.