mathematics

Universal Words noun 1 [U] the science of numbers and shapes. Branches of mathematics include ARITHMETIC ALGEBRA, GEOMETRY and TRIGONOMETRY: the core subjects of English, Maths and Science * a maths teacher * the school mathematics curriculum 2 [U+sing./pl.v.] the process of calculating using numbers: If my maths is / are right, the answer is 142. * Is your math correct? mathematical adjective: mathematical calculations / problems / models * to assess children's mathematical ability mathematically adverb: It's mathematically impossible. * Some people are very mathematically inclined (= interested in and good at mathematics).