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maths

 

[ mæθs ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

study

the abstract science of number, quantity, and space

Synonyms

arithmetic, calculations, mathematics

Examples of usage

  • She is majoring in maths at university.
  • Maths is an essential subject in school curriculum.
Context #2 | Noun

problem solving

a problem or exercise that requires mathematical skills to solve

Synonyms

arithmetics, calculations, mathematics

Examples of usage

  • The maths question was challenging but rewarding to solve.
  • He enjoys tackling complex maths problems.

Translations

Translations of the word "maths" in other languages:

🇵🇹 matemática

🇮🇳 गणित

🇩🇪 Mathematik

🇮🇩 matematika

🇺🇦 математика

🇵🇱 matematyka

🇯🇵 数学 (すうがく)

🇫🇷 mathématiques

🇪🇸 matemáticas

🇹🇷 matematik

🇰🇷 수학 (수학)

🇸🇦 رياضيات

🇨🇿 matematika

🇸🇰 matematika

🇨🇳 数学 (shùxué)

🇸🇮 matematika

🇮🇸 stærðfræði

🇰🇿 математика

🇬🇪 მათემატიკა

🇦🇿 riyaziyyat

🇲🇽 matemáticas

Etymology

The word 'maths' is a shortening of 'mathematics', which has its roots in the Greek word 'mathēma', meaning 'science' or 'knowledge'. Mathematics as a field of study has been integral to human civilization for thousands of years, with ancient civilizations like the Egyptians, Babylonians, and Greeks making significant contributions. The formalization of mathematics began in ancient Greece with mathematicians like Euclid and Pythagoras laying the groundwork for modern mathematical principles. Today, maths is a fundamental discipline in education and is used in various fields such as science, engineering, and economics.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,459, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.