mathematicize

verb

math·​e·​mat·​i·​cize

variants also British mathematicise

ˌ⸗(⸗)ˈmatəˌsīz,

-ˈmatəˌ-

-ed/-ing/-s

transitive verb

: to reduce to mathematical form or subject to mathematical treatment

enables us to mathematicize the whole of a scientific theory

—J. H. Woodger

intransitive verb

: to make use of mathematics or mathematical treatment : work or reason mathematically

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!