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).
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