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mathematics

math·e·mat·ics [ màthə máttiks ]


noun 
Definition:
 
study of relationships using numbers: the study of the relationships among numbers, shapes, and quantities. It uses signs, symbols, and proofs and includes arithmetic, algebra, calculus, geometry, and trigonometry. ( takes a singular verb )



plural noun 
Definition:
 
calculations: the calculations involved in a process, estimate, or plan ( takes a plural verb )
It's a simple idea, though the mathematics of it are very complex.

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