"mathematical" in the adjective sense
1. mathematical
of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics
"a mathematical textbook"
"slide rules and other mathematical instruments"
"a mathematical solution to a problem"
"mathematical proof"
2. numerical, mathematical
relating to or having ability to think in or work with numbers
"tests for rating numerical aptitude"
"a mathematical whiz"
3. mathematical
beyond question
"a mathematical certainty"
4. mathematical
statistically possible though highly improbable
"have a mathematical chance of making the playoffs"
5. mathematical
characterized by the exactness or precision of mathematics
"mathematical precision"
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