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The earliest known use of the noun mathematics is in the mid 1500s. OED's earliest evidence for mathematics is from around 1545, in the writing of Christopher Langton, physician. mathematics is formed within English, by conversion. Etymons: mathematic adj.
7 cze 2024 · mathematics ( uncountable) An abstract representational system studying numbers, shapes, structures, quantitative change and relationships between them. A person's ability to count, calculate, and use different systems of mathematics at differing levels. My mathematics is always improving.
20 kwi 2022 · mathematics. (n.) "the science of quantity; the abstract science which investigates the concepts of numerical and spatial relations," 1580s; see mathematic (the older form of the word in English, attested from late 14c.) + -ics. Originally one of three branches of Aristotelian theoretical science, along with first philosophy (or metaphysics ...
An Etymological Dictionary of Mathematical Terms used in English. Steven Schwartzman. Published and Distributed by The Mathematical Association of America. © 1994 by The Mathematical Association of America (Incorporated) Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 93-80612. Print ISBN 978-0-88385-511-9. Electronic ISBN 978-1-61444-501-2.
16 lip 2020 · A display to break down mathematical terminology into their literal meanings. (Two files: a single sided one for wall displays, and a double-sided version for windows)
9 sie 2019 · The words of mathematics : an etymological dictionary of mathematical terms used in English. "A reference book describing the origins of over 1500 mathematical terms used in English, including a glossary that explains the historical and linguistic terms used in the book."
31 gru 1994 · The Words of Mathematics explains the origins of over 1500 mathematical terms used in English. While other dictionaries of mathematics define technical terms, this book concentrates on where...
