a. | 1. | Of or pertaining to mathematics; according to mathematics; hence, theoretically precise; accurate; |
Adj. | 1. | mathematical - of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics; "a mathematical textbook"; "slide rules and other mathematical instruments"; "a mathematical solution to a problem"; "mathematical proof" |
2. | mathematical - relating to or having ability to think in or work with numbers; "tests for rating numerical aptitude"; "a mathematical whiz" Synonyms: numerical | |
3. | mathematical - beyond question; "a mathematical certainty" | |
4. | mathematical - statistically possible though highly improbable; "have a mathematical chance of making the playoffs" | |
5. | mathematical - characterized by the exactness or precision of mathematics; "mathematical precision" |