Mathematics
[mæθ(ə)'mætɪks] or [,mæθə'mætɪks]
Definition
(noun.) a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement.
Checker: Mollie--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) That science, or class of sciences, which treats of the exact relations existing between quantities or magnitudes, and of the methods by which, in accordance with these relations, quantities sought are deducible from other quantities known or supposed; the science of spatial and quantitative relations.
Typist: Tabitha
Examples
- Physics and chemistry, as well as mathematics and astronomy, owe much in their development to t he Arabs. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- I've been working away at mathematics till my head is in a muddle, and I'm going to freshen my wits by a brisk turn. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- It seemed to take an immense amount of mathematics. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- It is the same case with most of the primary decisions of the mathematics. David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature.
- Mathematics was very easy to me, so that when January came, I passed the examination, taking a good standing in that branch. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Whether their fanaticism for number was owing to the influence of Egyptian priests or had an Oriental origin, it gave to the Pythagoreans an enthusiasm for pure mathematics. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- Rites and music, history and mathematics completed the Six Accomplishments. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Geography, as often taught, illustrates the former; mathematics, beyond the rudiments of figuring, the latter. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- For him and his followers mathematics became a philosophy--almost a religion. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- My occupations at this age were principally the mathematics, and most of the branches of study appertaining to that science. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- Descartes' interest was not in the several branches of mathematics; rather he wished to establish a uni versal mathematics, a general science relating to order and measurement. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- His father was a merchant, engaged in business in Pisa, a man well versed in the Latin and Greek tongues, and well known for his knowledge of mathematics. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
- He has no sufficient idea of the effect of literature on the formation of the mind, and greatly exaggerates that of mathematics. Plato. The Republic.
- His mai n scientific interest was in astronomy and mathematics. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- He was an industrious student both of mathematics and history, his memory was prodigiously good, and he made copious note-books which still exist. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Physics and chemistry, as well as mathematics and astronomy, owe much in their development to t he Arabs. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- I've been working away at mathematics till my head is in a muddle, and I'm going to freshen my wits by a brisk turn. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- It seemed to take an immense amount of mathematics. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- It is the same case with most of the primary decisions of the mathematics. David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature.
- Mathematics was very easy to me, so that when January came, I passed the examination, taking a good standing in that branch. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Whether their fanaticism for number was owing to the influence of Egyptian priests or had an Oriental origin, it gave to the Pythagoreans an enthusiasm for pure mathematics. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- Rites and music, history and mathematics completed the Six Accomplishments. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Geography, as often taught, illustrates the former; mathematics, beyond the rudiments of figuring, the latter. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- For him and his followers mathematics became a philosophy--almost a religion. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- My occupations at this age were principally the mathematics, and most of the branches of study appertaining to that science. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- Descartes' interest was not in the several branches of mathematics; rather he wished to establish a uni versal mathematics, a general science relating to order and measurement. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- His father was a merchant, engaged in business in Pisa, a man well versed in the Latin and Greek tongues, and well known for his knowledge of mathematics. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
- He has no sufficient idea of the effect of literature on the formation of the mind, and greatly exaggerates that of mathematics. Plato. The Republic.
- His mai n scientific interest was in astronomy and mathematics. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- He was an industrious student both of mathematics and history, his memory was prodigiously good, and he made copious note-books which still exist. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
Typist: Pierce