math

Meanings

• noun

  The study of numbers, quantities, and shapes. It includes various areas like algebra, geometry, analysis, and statistics.

  - "Math is an important subject for students."
  - "John is good at math."
  - "Solving math problems requires concentration."

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Pronunciation

1. /mæθ/
   
   
   
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2. /mæθ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

numeracy , math , maths

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with math
bath , path , jath , nath

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Variants

List of all variants of math that leads to same result
math , maths , new math , new mathematics , new maths

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Etymology

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The word 'math' comes from the Greek word 'mathema', which means 'learning' or 'knowledge'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'mathematics' comes from the Greek words 'mathema' (learning) and 'tekhnē' (art).

2. The largest known prime number is 2^82,589,933-1, discovered in 2016.

3. The number 0.999... (repeating decimals) is equal to 1.

4. The first mathematical symbol was the plus sign (+) which was used around 3500 BC in Egypt.

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Related Concepts

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1. Algebra: A branch of math that deals with symbols and their relationships.

2. Geometry: A branch of math that deals with shapes and their properties.

3. Analysis: A branch of math that deals with functions and their behavior.

4. Statistics: A branch of math that deals with collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.

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Culture

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Math has been a significant part of human civilization since ancient times. It has been used to build great structures like the Pyramids of Egypt and the Parthenon in Greece. In literature, math has been used as a symbol of logic and reason. In music, the concept of rhythm is based on mathematical principles.

How to Memorize "math"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize math, visualize the concepts in your mind. For example, imagine a number line to understand addition and subtraction.
   - To memorize complex equations, draw diagrams to represent the relationships between variables.

2. associate
   

   - Associate math concepts with everyday objects or situations. For example, remember the order of operations (PEMDAS) with the acronym 'Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally'.
   - Create mnemonics to remember formulas. For example, remember the formula for the area of a circle (πr²) with the phrase 'Apple Pie Are Round'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use mnemonics to remember mathematical facts. For example, remember that 9 x 11 = 99 + 1 = 100 - 1 = 99 to remember that 9 x 11 = 100.
   - Use the mnemonic 'My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas' to remember the order of planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto).

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