mathematician

noun

math·​e·​ma·​ti·​cian ˌmath-mə-ˈti-shən How to pronounce mathematician (audio)
ˌma-thə-
: a specialist or expert in mathematics

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Dan, a mathematician and former Bucharest mayor, beat the hard-right nationalist George Simion, who became Georgescu’s nominal successor. Stephen McGrath, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025 In probing this mystery, mathematicians also hope to understand the limits of addition’s power. Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 22 May 2025 Dan, 55, a soft-spoken mathematician, made a last-minute dash to the top in recent days after weeks of trailing Simion, a eurosceptic wanting to end military aid for Ukraine in its war with Russia. Reuters, NBC news, 19 May 2025 Parker, as the daughter of a recently deceased mathematician, delivers a huge twist at the first-act curtain, claiming authorship of one of his works. Mark Seliger, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mathematician

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mathematician was in the 15th century

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“Mathematician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mathematician. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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mathematician

noun
math·​e·​ma·​ti·​cian ˌmath-(ə-)mə-ˈtish-ən How to pronounce mathematician (audio)
: a specialist or expert in mathematics

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